Question 647 Deck Safety

The correct answer is B) removing the fuel. The reason is that in order to extinguish a shipboard fire, the fire triangle (fuel, heat, and oxygen) must be broken. Removing the fuel source is generally the most effective way to extinguish a fire, as it interrupts the chemical chain reaction that sustains the fire. Removing the heat or oxygen may be possible in some cases, but is often impractical or ineffective for shipboard fires. The other options are incorrect because: A) interrupting the chain reaction is not a direct action, but rather the result of removing one of the fire triangle elements; C) removing the heat is difficult on a ship and may not completely extinguish the fire; and D) removing the oxygen is challenging and can endanger crew safety.