STCW Basic Firefighting
Exam Questions and
Answers All Correct
This method of fire attack directs the stream of water in the form of A, O, T, Z. - Answer-
Combination attack
The key indicator for choosing a method of fire attack is usually determined by? -
Answer-Stage of fire development
What is assisted ventilation? - Answer-Using fans
A horizontal flow of water over a hatch and above a fire can be used for what purpose?
- Answer-Smoke removal
What are three things that should be done prior to opening a door that is hot to the
touch? - Answer-1. Cool the door with water
2. Have everyone stand clear of the door or path of the door swing
3. Take up positions opposite of the hinges
When following the order to back out, the rear member of a hose team should? -
Answer-Take up the slack hose
Dewatering procedures should begin as soon as __________. - Answer-water is used
for exinguishment
The fire fighters protective suit will not protect the fire fighter from __________. -
Answer-hazardous materials
Who is responsible for providing acceptable protective gear for firefighting aboard a
vessel? - Answer-Owner
In an emergency escape situation, crew members should avoid __________. - Answer-
mixing left and right hand turns after reaching a bulkhead
The purpose of a personnel accountability system is to __________. - Answer-account
for all personnel at every incident
, One of the safety checks a crew member should perform before donning SCBA is to
__________. - Answer-ensure that the regulator gauge and cylinder gauge read within
approximately 10% of the same pressure
Before donning the SCBA, the wearer should? - Answer-Don the flash hood and pull it
back around the neck
Most SCBA allow the performance of at least __________ minutes of heavy work. -
Answer-15-20 minutes
Why are positive-pressure SCBA preferable to demand apparatus? - Answer-More
protection against contaminates
At the very least, SCBA should be inspected __________. - Answer-weekly
Air cylinders should undergo hydrostatic testing every __________, depending on their
composition. - Answer-3-5 years
What is the least expensive form of fire protection? - Answer-Fire prevention
List three common causes of shipboard fires - Answer-1. Smoking
2. Spontaneous combustion
3. Galley operations
Most galley fires are caused by __________. - Answer-poor housekeeping and
carelessness
From a fire prevention standpoint, good housekeeping means __________. - Answer-a
place for everything and everything in its place
Storage batteries are potential sources of ignition during charging because they emit
__________. - Answer-hydrogen
Any operation that requires heat to do a job or generates heat during the job is known
as __________. - Answer-hot work
How long after the completion of a welding/torch operation should the fire watch
conduct a final inspection? - Answer-30 minutes OR cool to touch
Who implements a vessel's fire and life safety program? - Answer-All hands
A list of crew members' positions and assigned locations is known as the __________. -
Answer-station bill
Exam Questions and
Answers All Correct
This method of fire attack directs the stream of water in the form of A, O, T, Z. - Answer-
Combination attack
The key indicator for choosing a method of fire attack is usually determined by? -
Answer-Stage of fire development
What is assisted ventilation? - Answer-Using fans
A horizontal flow of water over a hatch and above a fire can be used for what purpose?
- Answer-Smoke removal
What are three things that should be done prior to opening a door that is hot to the
touch? - Answer-1. Cool the door with water
2. Have everyone stand clear of the door or path of the door swing
3. Take up positions opposite of the hinges
When following the order to back out, the rear member of a hose team should? -
Answer-Take up the slack hose
Dewatering procedures should begin as soon as __________. - Answer-water is used
for exinguishment
The fire fighters protective suit will not protect the fire fighter from __________. -
Answer-hazardous materials
Who is responsible for providing acceptable protective gear for firefighting aboard a
vessel? - Answer-Owner
In an emergency escape situation, crew members should avoid __________. - Answer-
mixing left and right hand turns after reaching a bulkhead
The purpose of a personnel accountability system is to __________. - Answer-account
for all personnel at every incident
, One of the safety checks a crew member should perform before donning SCBA is to
__________. - Answer-ensure that the regulator gauge and cylinder gauge read within
approximately 10% of the same pressure
Before donning the SCBA, the wearer should? - Answer-Don the flash hood and pull it
back around the neck
Most SCBA allow the performance of at least __________ minutes of heavy work. -
Answer-15-20 minutes
Why are positive-pressure SCBA preferable to demand apparatus? - Answer-More
protection against contaminates
At the very least, SCBA should be inspected __________. - Answer-weekly
Air cylinders should undergo hydrostatic testing every __________, depending on their
composition. - Answer-3-5 years
What is the least expensive form of fire protection? - Answer-Fire prevention
List three common causes of shipboard fires - Answer-1. Smoking
2. Spontaneous combustion
3. Galley operations
Most galley fires are caused by __________. - Answer-poor housekeeping and
carelessness
From a fire prevention standpoint, good housekeeping means __________. - Answer-a
place for everything and everything in its place
Storage batteries are potential sources of ignition during charging because they emit
__________. - Answer-hydrogen
Any operation that requires heat to do a job or generates heat during the job is known
as __________. - Answer-hot work
How long after the completion of a welding/torch operation should the fire watch
conduct a final inspection? - Answer-30 minutes OR cool to touch
Who implements a vessel's fire and life safety program? - Answer-All hands
A list of crew members' positions and assigned locations is known as the __________. -
Answer-station bill
