Question 268Safety & Environmental - 1st Asst/Chief

The correct answer is B) A portable CO2 extinguisher as it will smother the fire while limiting the clean up and damage to the area around the fire. The reasoning is that a CO2 extinguisher is the most appropriate choice for an electrical fire in the engine control room. CO2 extinguishers are effective in smothering electrical fires by displacing oxygen, and they do not leave behind any residue that could damage sensitive electrical equipment. This makes them well-suited for use in the confined space of the engine control room, where cleanup and avoiding further damage are important considerations. The other options are less suitable: A) Dry chemical extinguishers can cause more damage to electronic components, and C) a fixed CO2 system, while effective, may not be as readily accessible as a portable extinguisher in an emergency situation. D) is incorrect as the engine control room does require a portable extinguisher to be present.