Category: Firefighting

What is the main advantage of a positive breathing apparatus? a) Wetting b) Near to the entrance to the space c) There is no such standard practice d) Under a porthole or window The human cardiovascular circulatory system is described as a closed, two cycle system a) True b) False You are carrying out a search in a smoke filled compartment wearing BA. At what stage should you start to make your way out of the compartment? a) Regularly check your pressure gauge and note how much air is used to reach your work area. Start to return when you have this amount left plus a reasonable reserve. b) Wait for the appropriate signal on your safety line as the personnel outside will be keeping a track of the time you have spent inside. c) 15 minutes after starting to use the set as this leaves you with five minute air left d) Wait until the BA set warning whistle sounds Class B fire division have the insulation such that the average temperature raise in the un exposed side will be not more than 140 degree C with in the limit a) True b) False Smothering is the method of fire fighting by limitation of a) Molecular chain reaction b) Temperature c) Fuel d) Air Wet chemical fire extinguishers were specially designed in order to tackle______ a) Class A fire b) Class B fire c) Class D fire d) Class F/K fire General emergency alarm is continuous ringing of the bell a) False b) True One of the uses for low velocity fog is to a) Help produce mechanical foam b) Break apart class ‘’A’’ combustibles c) Sweep burning liquids overboard d) None of the above Fire is a very rapid chemical reaction a) True b) False Class B fire extinguishers are used to put out combustible metal and metal alloy fires a) True b) False If you were put in charge of a fire team what is the minimum number of men wearing BA sets that you would allow to enter a smoke filled compartment? a) 3 men b) 2 men c) 1 man d) 3 men Fire class A type is a) Metals b) Liquids c) Electrical equipment d) None of above On fires involving burning liquids, which of these extinguishers is considered most effective? a) Water b) Foam c) Dry powder d) CO2 In accommodation the automatic sprinklers shall come into operation within the temperature range: (SOLAS II – 2/12.2.4) a) 80-90 b) 68-79 c) 56-67 d) 48-55 When the whistle sounds while using a SCABA set, approx.30 minutes of time left for escape a) True b) False Oxygen powered resuscitator is driven by pressurized gas delivered by a regulator, and can be either automatic or manually controlled a) True b) False Means for forcing water out of a portable extinguisher a) CO2 Cartridge b) A pump c) Chemical cartridge d) Nitrogen cartridge What is the first job for the ship management team when fire break out? a) The ship management team must fight the fire and then call the fire squads b) The ship management team must call shore office for assistance c) The ship management team and the crew must evacuate the ship d) The ship management team must call the nearest fire brigade and police station Fire of carbonaceous substances in knows as a) Class B fire b) Class A fire c) Class C fire d) Class D fire All portable, semi-portable, and fixed fire extinguishing unit on board ship must be tested and inspected at least once every? a) Six weeks b) Six months c) Twelve months d) Two years Where in accommodations spaces shall smoke detectors be located? (SOLAS II-2/13.2.2) a) In all crew and passenger cabins b) Near ventilation ducts throughout the accommodation spaces c) In stairways, corridors and escape routes d) In mess rooms, public lounges and other public rooms The call for shore should be called whenever an uncontrolled fire starts in port a) True b) False When extinguishing a fire, you should a) Turn your back always to the north b) Turn your back to the fire exit (outward) c) Turn your face to the fire exit (inward) d) Turn your face always to the south Fire watch should be performed during and after all hot work activities a) True b) False The portable fire extinguisher is designed to put out________ effectively? a) Small fire b) Explosion c) Industrial fire d) Large bush fire 1) Signaling communication through life line – THREE PULL – a) I am alright b) Give more slack c) Pick up slack d) Pull me out/ come out What type of release is allowed for fixed gas fire extinguishing installations onboard? a) Any automatic release system b) A manually operated release only c) An automatic release system activated by fire alarms d) An automatic release system activated by fire detectors Combustion is used to refer to oxidation reaction that produces fire a) True b) False Chemical type extinguisher has to be _________ before operation a) Held upright b) Turned upside down c) Kept horizontal Fire plan tells what actions to take in emergency situation by a) The shore firemen b) The crew c) The paramedics Minimum capacity of the emergency fire pump to be ____ a) 20 cu.mtr b) 25 cu.mtr c) 40 cu.mtr d) 50 cu.mtr Dry chemical powder is more suitable to extinguish a) Class A type fire b) Class B type fire c) Class D type fire d) All of above Carbon-di-oxide (CO2) is heavier than air a) True b) False What is the minimal information to be available at the central control station/ bridge ? a) Fire detection panel b) Operating fixed fire system remote c) Total flooding system status d) None of the above Fixed DCP system is charged by a) CO2 b) Nitrogen c) Compressed air d) None of the above Which of the following is true about dry powder fire extinguishers? a) You should avoid using them in confined spaces b) They are the best choice for electrical fires c) You should only use them in confined spaces d) There is a black band above them Oil, grease and chemicals are classified as a) Class A fire b) Class B fire c) Class C fire d) Class D fire Dry chemical powder fixed system is used in a) Chemical carriers b) Container ships c) Product tankers d) Gas carriers A fire is said to be under control when: a) It stops spreading b) No smoke is seen c) When the temperature of side wall remains cool and steady d) Flame is knocked off In the restricted visibility encountered in an accommodation fire, you would: a) Carry a torch b) Stand up straight to keep your head above the smoke c) Use a fan to blow away the smoke and flames d) Rig lifelines to assist a retreat For machinery spaces, the fixed CO2 piping system shall be such that ______ of the gas can be discharged into the space within 2 minutes a) 70% b) 80% c) 0.85% d) None of above Flammable liquids are stored in paint lockers, storerooms containing flammable liquids a) True b) False Aqueous film forming firefighting foam is also known as? a) Chemical foam b) High expansion foam c) Mechanical foam d) All of the above In case of electrical fire which fire extinguisher should be applied? a) Dry powder b) CO2 c) CO2 and dry powder d) Water A class C fire would involve: a) Combustible gas b) Fuel oil c) Electrical insulation d) Wood The EPIRB transmits the ships ID and other particulars on ______ MHz a) 406 MHz b) 306 MHz c) 206 MHz d) 106 MHz At what percentage of oxygen in the atmosphere is it possible to have a fire? a) At 21% b) Above 8% c) At 100% d) Below 4% Portable DCP extinguisher is provided in engine control room a) True b) False Instructions for ‘Preparation for welding or hot work in cargo tanks’ is laid down by the Norwegian maritime directorate. During ongoing inspection on work in cargo tanks, the gas concentration shall be measured: a) at one level for at least two places in the tank b) at three levels at one point close to the working area c) at three levels for at least two places in the tank d) at two levels for three places in the tank. How many emergency sources are required for fire-detection and fire alarm systems? a) Two b) None c) One

Category: Firefighting

FPFF EXIT EXAM QUESTIONS (Fire Prevention and Fire fighting )

FPFF SET : 1