Question 8Safety & Environmental - Assistant Engineer

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Which of the following statements represents the correct action to take when three crew members discover a fire?

AOne man report the fire, one man fight the fire, and one man act as a safety observer.
BOne man report the fire, and the other two men fight the fire.
COne man report the fire, one man fight the fire and one man evacuate and secure the area.
DAll three men fight the fire and report it immediately after it is extinguished.
AI Explanation

The correct answer is C: One man report the fire, one man fight the fire and one man evacuate and secure the area. This is the correct action because it follows the standard fire response protocol of the U.S. Coast Guard. One person should report the fire immediately to notify the crew and get firefighting resources deployed. Another person should attempt to fight the fire using the proper firefighting equipment. The third person should evacuate the area and secure it to prevent the spread of the fire and ensure the safety of the crew. This division of duties allows for an efficient and effective response to the fire incident. The other options are incorrect because they either do not assign clear roles and responsibilities (A and B), or they do not prioritize the immediate reporting of the fire (D).

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