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FPFF Exit Exam • Set 7 Question 22 of 30

You are carrying out a search in a smoke filled compartment wearing BA. At what stage should you start to make your way out of the compartment?

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Direct Answer

Option A: Regularly check your pressure gauge and note how much air you used to reach you work area. Start to return when you have this amount left plus a reasonable reserve

The correct answer is 'Regularly check your pressure gauge and note how much air you used to reach you work area. Start to return when you have this amount left plus a reasonable reserve'. This is a standard requirement and safety procedure under DG Shipping STCW Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (FPFF) guidelines.

All Options

A
Regularly check your pressure gauge and note how much air you used to reach you work area. Start to return when you have this amount left plus a reasonable reserve (Correct Answer)
B
Wait for the appropriate signal on your safety line as the personnel outside will be keeping a track of the time you have spent inside
C
15 minutes after starting to used the set as this leaves you with five minutes air left
D
Wait until the BA set warning whistle sounds

Detailed Explanation & Context

The correct answer is 'Regularly check your pressure gauge and note how much air you used to reach you work area. Start to return when you have this amount left plus a reasonable reserve'. 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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