A fire has been reported in the ship's galley, as Chief Engineer you direct the team leader of the # 2 emergency squad to secure ventilation to the space. What would your next command be to the emergency team leader, before they can actually start extinguishing the fire?

Correct Answer: Option A — Have electrical power secured to the galley.

Galley spaces contain significant electrical cooking appliances. After securing ventilation to starve the fire of oxygen, de-energizing the main electrical power supply is mandatory to eliminate ignition sources and protect firefighting personnel from electrical shock hazards.