Question 36Safety & Environmental - 1st Asst/Chief

The correct answer is B) Have electrical power secured to the laundry room. A lock-out tag should be placed on the breaker or switch stating the circuit has been de-energized, to protect crew members from electrical shock. This is the correct answer because it is essential to de-energize the electrical system in the affected space before attempting to extinguish the fire. This eliminates the risk of electrical shock to the emergency response team and prevents the fire from potentially being fueled by live electrical sources. Proper lock-out/tag-out procedures must be followed to ensure the safety of the crew. The other options, while potentially useful, do not address the critical step of securing electrical power before firefighting operations can commence safely. Preparing extra fire hoses or portable extinguishers (options A and C) does not mitigate the electrical hazard. Abandoning ship (option D) would be an extreme measure not warranted by the information provided.