Advanced Fire Fighting

1 Which of the following conducts heat well?

2 Which of these extinguishers would not be very effective against a Class A fire?

3 Which of the following types of breathing apparatus are most likely to be found onboard a modern ship?

4 What does A.F.F.F. stand for in relation to fire fighting?

5 Under ISO standard 3941 (used in Europe), a fires involving solid materials, usually of an organic nature in which combustion
normally takes place with the formation of glowing embers, would be classified as .... fire.

6 Which of the following fuels has the lowest flash point?

7 Which of these is an example of a Class D fire?

8 At what percentage of oxygen in the atmosphere is it possible to have a fire?

9 What percentage of air is made up by oxygen?

10 What is meant by the term "self ignition temperature (S.I.T.)?

11 Which of the following does not need to be done right after a fire drill?

12 When is the risk of fire greatest?

13 Under ISO standard which is mostly used in Europe, fires involving gases would be classified as ........ fires.

14 In a mixture of flammable vapour and air, if there is too much vapour and not enough air to support combustion, we say the
mixture is .....

15 What information is found on a ship's fire plan?

16 When a fire spreads because of the hot gases rising and heating other fuel sources, the fire has been spread by .....

17 Approximately, what is the temperature of a cigarette's burning tip?

18 Where can shore side personnel find necessary information on ship's fire control systems in an emergency situation ?

19 Fuel flowing in a pipe is prone to which of the following ignition sources?

20 According to SOLAS - sanitary, ballast, bilge or general service pumps may be used as fire pumps provided ....

21 According to SOLAS - for carbon dioxide fire-fighting systems in machinery spaces the fixed piping system shall be such that ....

22 Where can ships' officers find information about the ship's fire protection arrangements, fire detection and extinguishing
equipment?

23 What is the general requirement for the closing mechanism of ventilators on a ship other than one carrying more than 36
passengers?

24 In addition to a fire suit, a fireman's outfit also comprises breathing apparatus and a fireproof lifeline. According to SOLAS- how
many such sets of fireman's outfit are required to be carried by all ships?

25 Why is Halon not used much fire extinguishers on board vessels?

26 How many fireman's outfits are required to be carried on tankers?

27 Some cargoes, such as certain types of coal, can heat themselves up to a temperature where they can automatically ignite.
What is this process called?

28 There are various methods available to extinguish a fire by removing one of the elements of the fire triangle. Removal of
potential fuel is called....

29 For fighting metal fires you should use....

30 Look at the diagram (Chemistry of Liquefied Gases) and say which gas has the widest flammable range.

31 In the event of fire on board, what do you think is the primary consideration of the master?

32 When the BA team has withdrawn from a fire incident, what action should be taken by the team leader?

33 What action should be taken immediately after a fire has been extinguished?

34 In fire-fighting, what does the term "boundary starvation" refer to?

35 Heat will always travel from hotter areas to cooler ones. When welding, for example, the heat is transferred directly through the
metal. What is this process is known as?

36 Ideally the adjustable jet/spray nozzle on a hose should be used as....

37 What is the best strategy for the master to follow after receiving the initial information of a fire on board?

38 Once the fire is contained, the master needs to evaluate the best strategy for the next stage. This might include a number of
actions. In your opinion which action does NOT belong?

39 What do we call the temperature at which a material produces enough flammable vapour for it to flash if exposed to an ignition
source?

40 What fixed and portable fire extinguishers are often found on gas tankers, because they are considered to be most effective with
burning gas?

41 The ship's fire fighting installation should provide sufficient power for water jets to reach any part of the vessel normally accessible
to the crew. How many jets should it cope with?

42 What is a Class B fire?

43 What do the words "spontaneously combustible" mean?

44 What manoeuvre should be carry out in the event of a fire onboard?

45 What should first be done before the central gas extinguishing system is used on a fire in the engine room or cargo holds?

46 According to SOLAS - the number and position of hydrants shall be such that.....

47 What type of fire hose nozzles must be available on board?

48 Cargo pump rooms shall be provided with a fixed fire extinguishing system. Which of the following systems is not in accordance
with the present SOLAS regulations?

49 What is the maximum allowed suction head for the fire pump?

50 Which fire fighting system is the most efficient and with least side effects in the event of a fire in the engine room?

51 You are night duty officer on a ship under way when a fire in the crew accommodation is reported. What is the first action you
would take?

52 Which fixed fire extinguishing agent is most commonly found in machinery spaces like the engine room?

53 What type of release is allowed for fixed gas fire extinguishing installations onboard?

54 If there is an isolated fire on the poop deck, where should the master take control from?

55 Most hydrocarbons have vapours which are heavier than air. Which gas commonly found on gas carriers is an exception to this
rule?

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