Question 183Safety & Environmental - QMED

The correct answer is A) "A". The illustration SF-0001 indicates that the items shown are burning, which suggests a fire involving ordinary combustible materials like paper, wood, cloth, etc. This type of fire is classified as a Class A fire according to the fire classification system used for the US Coast Guard Captain's License Examinations. Class A fires involve ordinary combustible materials, and they are typically extinguished using water or other agents that can cool the burning materials and smother the flames. The other answer choices are incorrect because Class B fires involve flammable liquids or gases, Class C fires involve energized electrical equipment, and Class D fires involve combustible metals, none of which are indicated in the provided illustration.