STCW - Basic Firefighting Questions &
Answers 100% Correct!!
What is the least expensive form of fire protection? - ANSWERFire prevention
List three common causes of shipboard fires - ANSWER1. Smoking
2. Spontaneous combustion
3. Galley operations
Most galley fires are caused by __________. - ANSWERpoor housekeeping and
carelessness
From a fire prevention standpoint, good housekeeping means __________. -
ANSWERa place for everything and everything in its place
Storage batteries are potential sources of ignition during charging because they emit
__________. - ANSWERhydrogen
Any operation that requires heat to do a job or generates heat during the job is
known as __________. - ANSWERhot work
How long after the completion of a welding/torch operation should the fire watch
conduct a final inspection? - ANSWER30 minutes OR cool to touch
Who implements a vessel's fire and life safety program? - ANSWERAll hands
A list of crew members' positions and assigned locations is known as the
__________. - ANSWERstation bill
What are the four parts to the fire tetrahedron? - ANSWER1. Heat
2. Oxygen
3. Fuel
4. Chain Reaction
According to the __________, heat tends to flow from a hot substance to a cold
substance. - ANSWERLaw of Heat Flow
The transfer of heat from one body to another body by direct contact is known as
__________. - ANSWERconduction
A hand held a few inches above a flame feels the heat by __________. -
ANSWERconvection
A hand held a few inches to the side of a flame feels the heat by __________. -
ANSWERradiation
, Flaming combustion cannot be supported below what oxygen concentrations? -
ANSWER15%
Combustion cannot be support below what oxygen concentrations? - ANSWER3%
Temperature at which a material gives off enough vapors to momentarily flash when
exposed to an ignition source is called __________. - ANSWERflash point
The minimum and maximum percentage's of a substance in air that burns once it is
ignited is known as __________. - ANSWERflammable limits/range
Compressible substance with no specific volume that tends to assume the shape of
its container is __________. - ANSWERgas
In the North American fire classification system, which type of fire involves ordinary
combustible materials? - ANSWERClass A
In the North American fire classification system, which type of fire involves
flammable and combustible liquids and gases? - ANSWERClass B
Another name for a small fire in the ignition or growth stages is the __________
Phase - ANSWERIncipient
The tendency of gases to form layers according to their temperature is known as
__________. - ANSWERthermal layering
The most hazardous part of smoke is what? - ANSWERCarbon monoxide
A condition that occurs when flames move through or across unburned gases during
a fire's progression is known as a __________. - ANSWERrollover
During what stage of a fire does the amount of heat energy released begin to decline
and become fuel controlled? - ANSWERDecay
An explosive ignition of gases that results when air enters a compartment and mixes
with hot, unburned gases is known as __________. - ANSWERback draft
What signs can you look for to indicate a back draft? - ANSWER- Smoke stained
windows
- Smoke exiting under pressure
- Appearance of door trying to "breathe"
Rapid oxidation is more commonly known as __________. - ANSWERcombustion
What are six common extinguishing agents found aboard a vessel? - ANSWER1.
Water
2. Foam
3. Halon
4. CO2
5. Dry chemical
Answers 100% Correct!!
What is the least expensive form of fire protection? - ANSWERFire prevention
List three common causes of shipboard fires - ANSWER1. Smoking
2. Spontaneous combustion
3. Galley operations
Most galley fires are caused by __________. - ANSWERpoor housekeeping and
carelessness
From a fire prevention standpoint, good housekeeping means __________. -
ANSWERa place for everything and everything in its place
Storage batteries are potential sources of ignition during charging because they emit
__________. - ANSWERhydrogen
Any operation that requires heat to do a job or generates heat during the job is
known as __________. - ANSWERhot work
How long after the completion of a welding/torch operation should the fire watch
conduct a final inspection? - ANSWER30 minutes OR cool to touch
Who implements a vessel's fire and life safety program? - ANSWERAll hands
A list of crew members' positions and assigned locations is known as the
__________. - ANSWERstation bill
What are the four parts to the fire tetrahedron? - ANSWER1. Heat
2. Oxygen
3. Fuel
4. Chain Reaction
According to the __________, heat tends to flow from a hot substance to a cold
substance. - ANSWERLaw of Heat Flow
The transfer of heat from one body to another body by direct contact is known as
__________. - ANSWERconduction
A hand held a few inches above a flame feels the heat by __________. -
ANSWERconvection
A hand held a few inches to the side of a flame feels the heat by __________. -
ANSWERradiation
, Flaming combustion cannot be supported below what oxygen concentrations? -
ANSWER15%
Combustion cannot be support below what oxygen concentrations? - ANSWER3%
Temperature at which a material gives off enough vapors to momentarily flash when
exposed to an ignition source is called __________. - ANSWERflash point
The minimum and maximum percentage's of a substance in air that burns once it is
ignited is known as __________. - ANSWERflammable limits/range
Compressible substance with no specific volume that tends to assume the shape of
its container is __________. - ANSWERgas
In the North American fire classification system, which type of fire involves ordinary
combustible materials? - ANSWERClass A
In the North American fire classification system, which type of fire involves
flammable and combustible liquids and gases? - ANSWERClass B
Another name for a small fire in the ignition or growth stages is the __________
Phase - ANSWERIncipient
The tendency of gases to form layers according to their temperature is known as
__________. - ANSWERthermal layering
The most hazardous part of smoke is what? - ANSWERCarbon monoxide
A condition that occurs when flames move through or across unburned gases during
a fire's progression is known as a __________. - ANSWERrollover
During what stage of a fire does the amount of heat energy released begin to decline
and become fuel controlled? - ANSWERDecay
An explosive ignition of gases that results when air enters a compartment and mixes
with hot, unburned gases is known as __________. - ANSWERback draft
What signs can you look for to indicate a back draft? - ANSWER- Smoke stained
windows
- Smoke exiting under pressure
- Appearance of door trying to "breathe"
Rapid oxidation is more commonly known as __________. - ANSWERcombustion
What are six common extinguishing agents found aboard a vessel? - ANSWER1.
Water
2. Foam
3. Halon
4. CO2
5. Dry chemical
