USCG Exam PracticeFirefighting procedures aboard small vessels
Which fire classification applies to a fire involving flammable liquids or gas aboard a small vessel?
- A. Class A
- B. Class C
- ✓ Class BCorrect
- D. Class K
Why C is correct
Class B covers flammable liquids and gas. Class A applies to ordinary combustibles, Class C to energized electrical equipment, and Class K to cooking oils. Using the correct extinguisher class matched to the fuel type is essential.