FPFF Exit Exam • Set 11 Question 2 of 30
The most effective way of applying carbon dioxide from a portable extinguisher to a fire ?
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Direct Answer
Option C: Directing the gas at the base of the flame in a slow sweeping motion
The correct answer is 'Directing the gas at the base of the flame in a slow sweeping motion'. This is a standard requirement and safety procedure under DG Shipping STCW Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (FPFF) guidelines.
All Options
A
Forming a cloud cover the flames.
B
Discharging the carbon dioxide into the heat of the flames
C
Directing the gas at the base of the flame in a slow sweeping motion
(Correct Answer)
D
Bouncing the discharge off an adjacent bulkhead just above the burning service
Detailed Explanation & Context
The correct answer is 'Directing the gas at the base of the flame in a slow sweeping motion'. This is a standard requirement and safety procedure under DG Shipping STCW Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (FPFF) guidelines.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting (FPFF).
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