Question 266Safety & Environmental - 1st Asst/Chief70% to pass
If a fire ignites in the engine room as a result of a high pressure fuel oil leak, you should FIRST _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) shut off the fuel oil supply.
In the event of a fire in the engine room due to a high pressure fuel oil leak, the first action should be to shut off the fuel oil supply. This immediately stops the flow of fuel to the fire, which helps contain and control the fire. Securing the fuel source is the most critical step to prevent the fire from spreading and becoming more severe.
The other options are not the correct first step. Finding a soda acid extinguisher (A) or securing the ventilation (B) are important actions, but they should not be the first step. Securing the generator (D) does not directly address the fuel leak and fire.
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