MMA USCG FIRE FIGHTING FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS

What is the purpose of this class? CORRECT ANSWER 1.) Provide trained personnel to fight shipboard fires 2.) Meet standards for USCG and STCW What U.S. domestic regulation has been in since 1840 covering safety of the shipping industry? CORRECT ANSWER CFR 46 Shipping In 1914 what International regulation came into place covering shipping safety and why? CORRECT ANSWER 1.) SOLAS 2.) It came after the sinking of the Titanic What is the most common cause of fires on ships? CORRECT ANSWER Careless smoking How many items can be plugged into outlets safely? CORRECT ANSWER Two _________ fires is the best way to fight shipboard fires from occurring while at sea. CORRECT ANSWER Preventing How will training and holding safety drills using your equipment help you, and your crew in fighting fires? CORRECT ANSWER It prepares you to take the right steps towards fighting a real life fire Practicing using all your safety gear including SCBA is important for you and your crew, please list reasons why? CORRECT ANSWER 1.) Proper training 2.) Ensuring everything works 3.) Air tanks UTD 4.) UTD safety standards for equipment Why is it important to combine learning classroom knowledge, and application of hands-on skills in firefighting? CORRECT ANSWER Classroom knowledge will help one learn the steps and gear, hands-on will help teach the safest and efficient way to fight the fire Why is it important after every drill or incident to hold discussions with all crew members about the drill or incident? CORRECT ANSWER So the crew can discuss what went right and what went wrong, and ways things can change to make everything run smoothly and safely Protective clothing is also known as what? CORRECT ANSWER 1.) PPE (personal protective equipment) 2.) Turnout gear