Question 579 Deck Safety
70% to passWhen fighting a large fire on your vessel and attacking it from ABOVE the space on fire, it is important to _______________.
A
stay low by crouching or kneeling on deck
B
rotate personnel, due to heat stress
C
station personnel on the hot deck immediately above the fire
D
All of the above
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) rotate personnel, due to heat stress. When fighting a large fire on a vessel, it is important to rotate personnel at the fire site due to the intense heat. Crews working directly above the fire will experience significant heat stress, which can quickly lead to fatigue, dehydration, and other health issues. Rotating personnel ensures that no one is exposed to the extreme heat for too long, allowing them to remain effective in fighting the fire. The other options, while potentially useful in some situations, do not directly address the critical need to manage heat stress for personnel.
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