Question 21 of 30
If a fire ignites in the engine room as a result of a high-pressure fuel oil leak, you should first:
A
Evacuate all personnel immediately
B
Release the fixed CO2 system
C
Shut off the fuel oil supply
D
Direct a stream of water at the flames
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option C: Shut off the fuel oil supply.
The immediate priority in a fuel oil leak fire is to stop the source of fuel. Shutting off the fuel supply (Option C) removes the fuel element of the fire triangle, thus allowing the fire to extinguish. Releasing CO2 (Option B) or using water (Option D) are secondary actions, and evacuation (Option A) is appropriate if the fire cannot be controlled.