If a fire ignites in the engine room as a result of a high-pressure fuel oil leak, you should FIRST __________.
• Engine room fire response priorities: stop fuel, air, and heat (the fire triangle) • High-pressure fuel oil leaks: why they are especially dangerous in engine rooms • Order of actions in an emergency: what must be controlled before any other step
• Which action most directly removes the source of the fire in this specific situation? • If you do one of these steps too late, the fire can quickly spread and re‑ignite—so which step must logically come before the others? • Think about how fuel, air, and ignition are present in an engine room fire—what is already present that you cannot immediately remove, and what can you control first?
• Identify which option directly stops the fuel supply to the leak (not just the equipment using it). • Decide which option addresses the root cause of this particular fire (a high‑pressure fuel oil leak), not just its side effects. • Ensure the step you choose is something that should be done immediately, even before using any specific type of extinguisher.
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