Question 3 of 30
The smoke detector panel indicates a fire in a cargo hold loaded with general cargo. What first action should be taken?
A
Open all hatches to look inside
B
Run fire hoses into the hold immediately
C
Close the ventilation system and other openings to the hold in order to choke the fire
D
Increase the mechanical ventilation speed
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option C: Close the ventilation system and other openings to the hold in order to choke the fire.
In the event of a fire in a cargo hold, the immediate first step is to cut off the oxygen supply by closing all ventilation dampers and sealing the compartment to starve the fire.