USCG Exam PracticeFirefighting, damage control, and emergency response
The firefighting sequence specified in the Boatswain Manual requires the crew to ventilate the affected space as which step in the sequence?
- A. Immediately after isolating the fire, before attacking with an extinguisher.
- B. Simultaneously with shutting off fuel and electrical supplies.
- ✓ After confirming the fire is extinguished, and carefully to prevent re-ignition.Correct
- D. As the first step, to clear smoke and allow access for firefighting.
Why C is correct
Per USCG Boatswain Manual Ch. 6 §6.3, the sequence ends with: confirm extinguished, then ventilate carefully to prevent re-ignition. Ventilating before extinguishment would introduce oxygen and could intensify or re-ignite the fire.