A class "B" fire develops on the weather deck amidships of moored tank vessel. The fire party should man the __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — windward monitor and direct the foam onto a vertical surface while standing by with a charged hose to protect the monitor operator with water fog if needed

Fighting a Class B fire on a weather deck requires stationing upwind on the windward monitor to avoid toxic smoke and radiant heat, directing foam against vertical surfaces to form a blanket, and maintaining a water fog backup to protect operators.

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