Which of the fire extinguishing agents listed can be used to effectively combat a class B fire?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above

Carbon dioxide, foam, and dry chemical are all approved primary marine agents for Class B flammable liquid fires. CO2 displaces oxygen, foam blankets the fuel surface, and dry chemical interrupts the chemical chain reaction of combustion.

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