🔍 Key Concepts

• 46 CFR Subchapter M fire protection training requirements for towing vessels • Difference between crew training/drills and maintenance/servicing of equipment • What tasks are normally done by ship’s crew vs. by qualified service technicians

💭 Think About

• Look at each choice and ask: is this something every crewmember reasonably needs to PRACTICE during drills, or is it more of a technical maintenance job? • Which options involve operating or using emergency equipment, and which involve actually overhauling or servicing that equipment? • For towing vessels, think about what the Coast Guard expects crews to be able to do immediately in an emergency, versus what is typically handled at a yard or by a certified service company.

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify which items in 46 CFR Subchapter M are listed as required training topics for fire drills (e.g., alarms, breathing apparatus, protective clothing). • Check which activities usually require qualified or certified personnel under USCG or manufacturer requirements. • Before choosing, separate the answers into: hands-on use in an emergency vs. technical maintenance/servicing and see which one doesn’t fit.