Class B fires are caused by
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Option B: flammable liquids
Class B fires, as defined by firefighting classifications, involve flammable liquids. This includes substances like gasoline, diesel, and many chemical cargoes. The extinguishing agent must be capable of forming a barrier to prevent vapor release and re-ignition, as per standard firefighting principles found in the EmS/MFAG.
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Class B fires, as defined by firefighting classifications, involve flammable liquids. This includes substances like gasoline, diesel, and many chemical cargoes. The extinguishing agent must be capable of forming a barrier to prevent vapor release and re-ignition, as per standard firefighting principles found in the EmS/MFAG.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Advanced Training for Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations (CHEMCO).
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