Question 67Safety & Environmental - 1st Asst/Chief

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If the items shown in the illustration are burning, this fire would be a Class _______________. Illustration SF-0001

Diagram for USCG Safety Chief: If the items shown in the illustration are burning, this fire would be a Class...

A"A"

B"B"

C"C"

D"D"

AI Explanation

The correct answer is A) "A". The illustration SF-0001 shows a fire involving flammable liquids and gases, which would be classified as a Class A fire according to the US Coast Guard Captain's License Examinations. Class A fires involve ordinary combustible materials such as wood, paper, cloth, and plastics. The key characteristic of a Class A fire is that it can be extinguished using water, which is the most effective extinguishing agent for this type of fire. The other answer choices are incorrect because Class B fires involve flammable liquids and gases (B), Class C fires involve energized electrical equipment (C), and Class D fires involve combustible metals (D), none of which accurately describe the fire depicted in the illustration.