Question 706 Deck Safety

The correct answer is B) Electrical nonconductivity. For a Class C fire, which involves energized electrical equipment, the most important characteristic of the extinguishing agent is that it must be electrically non-conductive. This is because the fire needs to be extinguished without causing further damage to the electrical equipment or creating a safety hazard for the firefighter. Agents that are electrically conductive, such as water, could potentially conduct electricity and cause injury. Electrical nonconductivity ensures the agent can safely extinguish the fire without additional risks. The other options, such as weight (A), cost (C), or temperature (D), while important factors in selecting firefighting agents, are not the most critical characteristic for a Class C fire scenario.