S6A-Fire Prevention & Basic Fire Fighting

For fire to occur, the three elements found in the "Fire Triangle" must be
present. These are heat, air and....
(1) fuel
(2) flame
(3) electricity
(4) spark
If heat is removed from the fire triangle, what is this called?
(1) Cooling.
(2) Wetting.
(3) Smothering.
(4) Starving.
What action should be taken first when discovering a fire on board?
(1) Activate a fire alarm.
(2) Look for the nearest fire extinguisher.
(3) Go to your cabin and gather your belongings.
(4) Go to your emergency muster station.
What item of fire extinguishing equipment, usually found in the galley, is
particularly effective on fires involving hot cooking oil?
(1) A fire blanket.
(2) A bucket of water.
(3) A water filled extinguisher.
(4) A fire hose.
Which of these portable fire extinguishers are found on the Bridge, in the Radio
Room and in the Engine Control Room, because they are extremely effective
with fires involving live electrical and electronic equipment?
(1) Carbon Dioxide (CO2).
(2) Foam.
(3) A.F.F.F.
(4) Dry Chemical - Dry Powder.
 
What does this sign mean?
(1) Flammable.
(2) Explosive.
(3) Radioactive.
(4) Dangerous gas.

If fuel is removed from the fire triangle, what is this called?

(1) Cooling.
(2) Starving.
(3) Smothering.
(4) Suffocating.
What is the basic principle of fire prevention?
(1) Never to smoke in bed.
(2) Remove one of the three components of the "fire triangle.
(3) Keep all spaces throughout the vessel well ventilated.
(4) Inspect the vessel at the end of each watch.
What would you do if someone's clothes catch fire?
(1) Go and find a fire hose.
(2) Smother the flames with a blanket or jacket.
(3) Telephone the bridge.
(4) Shout for help while getting the first aid kit.
Which of these fire extinguishing media is most effective against an open oil
fire?
(1) Powder.
(2) Foam.
(3) Gas.
(4) Water.
How do you direct a fire nozzle under full water pressure?
(1) Direct the nozzle horizontally.
(2) Direct the nozzle slightly upwards.
(3) Direct the nozzle slightly downwards.
(4) Direct the nozzle vertically.
If oxygen is removed from the fire triangle, what is this called?
(1) Cooling.
(2) Blowing.
(3) Smothering.
(4) Starving.
On fires involving burning liquids, which of these extinguishers is considered
most effective?
(1) Water.
(2) Dry Powder.
(3) Foam.
(4) CO2.
What should you do if a pan of fat or cooking oil catches fire in the galley?
"(1) Pour it down the nearest drain
(2) Tip a bucket of water over it
(3) Cover it with a fire blanket
(4) Spray it with a CO2 extinguisher
For fire to occur, which of the following sets of elements must be combined?
(1) Air, earth, and water.
(2) Air, fuel and oxygen.
(3) Conduction, convection & radiation.
(4) Heat, fuel and oxygen.
If you discover a fire, what is the most important action to take?
(1) Close doors and windows to remove the air supply
(2) Tackle the fire with the nearest fire extinguisher
"(3) Find the seat of the fire
(4) Report it by raising the alarm
What alarm signal is sounded by the ship's alarm bells in the event of fire
onboard?
(1) A series of 5 long rings.
(2) A series of 5 short rings.
(3) One long ring followed by seven short rings.
(4) Continuous ringing of the bell.
What type of extinguisher is most suitable for dealing with fires involving
carbonaceous materials?
"(1) CO2 extinguisher
(2) Dry powder extinguisher
(3) Foam extinguisher
(4) Water extinguisher
Which of these extinguishing agents is it best to use on a fire involving a
burning cabin that had been electrically isolated ?
(1) Carbon dioxide (CO2).
(2) Dry Powder - Dry Chemical.
(3) Foam.
(4) Water.
Which of these fire extinguishing media is preferred to fight a fire in an electrical
installation (eg. the main switchboard)?
(1) Foam.
(2) Sprinkler.
(3) Water fog.
(4) Powder.

Which side of the fire triangle most commonly causes a fire?

(1) The introduction of fuel.
(2) The introduction of oxygen.
(3) The introduction of air.
(4) The introduction of heat.

Why should a CO2 extinguisher be used with caution in confined areas?

(1) It will increase the oxygen present in the confined area to a dangerous level
(2) It will not operate effectively in confined areas
(3) It may explode when exposed to heat
(4) It will displace the air and reduce the amount of oxygen available
 
What setting are these firefighters use on their nozzle?
(1) Jet.
(2) Stream.
(3) Fountain.
(4) Spray.