USCG Exam PracticeFirefighting, damage control, and emergency response
Which of the following correctly lists the classes of shipboard fire by fuel type?
- ✓ A (combustibles), B (flammable liquids/gas), C (energized electrical), D (combustible metals), K (cooking oils)Correct
- B. A (flammable liquids), B (combustibles), C (cooking oils), D (energized electrical), K (combustible metals)
- C. A (combustibles), B (energized electrical), C (flammable liquids/gas), D (cooking oils), K (combustible metals)
- D. A (combustibles), B (flammable liquids/gas), C (cooking oils), D (energized electrical), K (combustible metals)
Why A is correct
The Boatswain's Manual classifies fires as: Class A (combustibles), B (flammable liquids/gas), C (energized electrical), D (combustible metals), and K (cooking oils/galley fires). The correct extinguisher class must match the fuel type.