Question 30 of 30
A fire must be ventilated:
A
To supply additional oxygen to speed up burning
B
To prevent the gases of combustion from surrounding the firefighters
C
Immediately after triggering a fixed gas smothering system
D
To cool down fuel reservoirs below their flashpoints
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option B: To prevent the gases of combustion from surrounding the firefighters.
Ventilation is crucial in firefighting to remove smoke and toxic gases produced by combustion, ensuring a safer environment for firefighters to operate and preventing the spread of toxic fumes to other areas of the vessel. Supplying extra oxygen (Option A) would worsen the fire.