Question 267Safety & Environmental - 1st Asst/Chief

The correct answer is A) Direct aqueous film forming foam off the overhead or nearby bulkhead, using a bank down or bounce off method to extinguish the fire. This is the correct answer because aqueous film forming foam (AFFF) is the recommended method for extinguishing an oil fire, as it forms a film that separates the fuel from the oxygen, effectively smothering the fire. Directing the AFFF off the overhead or nearby bulkhead using a bank down or bounce off method allows the foam to flow over the surface of the fuel and extinguish the fire, which is more effective than directing the foam in a straight stream. The other options are incorrect because B) using water would not be effective for an oil fire, C) a dry powder extinguisher would not be the best choice for an oil fire in an enclosed space, and D) directing AFFF in a straight stream would not be as effective as the bank down or bounce off method.