Question 264General Subjects - 1st Asst/Chief

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An important component of pre-planning for fire emergencies is the fire control plan. Which statement is true concerning the fire control plan for a vessel?

AThe fire control plan is a set of drawings for each deck of the vessel and contains information on vessel arrangements and fire suppression systems and locations of firefighting equipment.

BThe fire control plan is a set of written descriptions for each deck of the vessel and contains information on vessel arrangement and fire suppression systems and locations of firefighting equipment.

CThe fire control plan is a set of drawings for each deck of the vessel and contains information for how to extinguish a fire in a particular space.

DThe fire control plan is a set of written instructions and contains information for how to extinguish a fire in a particular space.

AI Explanation

The correct answer is A. The fire control plan for a vessel is a set of drawings for each deck of the vessel that contains information on the vessel's arrangements, fire suppression systems, and locations of firefighting equipment. This is the standard definition of a fire control plan as required by regulations for commercial vessels. Options B, C, and D are incorrect because they do not accurately describe the contents and format of a fire control plan. The fire control plan is not a set of written descriptions or instructions, but rather a set of visual deck plans that provide the necessary information to respond to a fire emergency.