Shipboard Fire Fighting Quiz

What is the purpose of the Muster List?

• To record the ship's inventory

• To specify duties in case of emergency

• To track crew attendance

• To list the crew's daily tasks

Where must the Muster List be displayed?

• In the crew mess only

• At every conspicuous location onboard

• In the captain's cabin

• In the engine room only

What does SOLAS stand for?

• Safety of Life and Ships

• Ship Operations and Life Safety

• Safety Operations for Life at Sea

• Safety of Life at Sea

Who is in charge of fires on deck?

• Fire-Fighting Team 1

• Chief Engineer

• Master

• Chief Officer

What is the first step in using a portable fire extinguisher?

• Sweep from side to side

• Squeeze the handle

• Pull the pin

• Aim at the fire

What type of fire is fueled by flammable liquids?

• Class D

• Class C

• Class A

• Class B

What is the main purpose of fire dampers?

• To provide access to fire exits

• To block excessive oxygen supply to the fire

• To cool down the engine room

• To extinguish fires

What is the function of the Emergency Escape Breathing Device (EEBD)?

• To fight fires

• To provide oxygen for diving

• To monitor air quality

• To escape hazardous conditions

What does the acronym P.A.S.S. stand for in fire extinguisher use?

• Prepare, Aim, Squeeze, Secure

• Pull, Aim, Secure, Sweep

• Prepare, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

• Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

What is a Class D fire?

• Solid fires

• Flammable liquids

• Electrical fires

• Chemical fires