Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) require fire hydrants to be located in the propulsion machinery spaces containing oil fired boilers. In addition, vessels of 1,000 gross tons and over are to be equipped with a __________.
• 46 CFR requirements for firefighting equipment in propulsion machinery spaces with oil-fired boilers • Difference between nozzles, hoses, applicators, and tools used in shipboard firefighting • Purpose of specialized fire appliances for fighting bilge and machinery space fires
• Which of these options is a special appliance designed for applying water or fog into machinery spaces, especially around boilers and in bilges? • Which items on the list are standard accessories you might find with any fire station, versus something specifically required in boiler/propulsion spaces over 1,000 GT? • Think about what type of stream (solid, straight, fog, etc.) is safest and most effective around burning fuel oil in machinery spaces.
• Identify which choice is specifically mentioned in 46 CFR firefighting equipment requirements for vessels over 1,000 gross tons • Eliminate items that are common general-purpose equipment (like hoses or hand tools) rather than a special requirement for oil-fired boiler spaces • Ask yourself: Which option is designed to reach into confined or overhead areas in machinery spaces without putting the firefighter too close to the fire?
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