š Key Concepts
ā¢ Fire classes (A, B, C, D, K) and what type of fuel each one involves
ā¢ Difference between ordinary combustibles, flammable liquids, electrical fires, and metal fires
ā¢ Typical examples of fuels found on vessels and which class they fall into
š Think About
ā¢ Ask yourself: Is oil considered a solid material like wood or paper, a liquid that burns, an energized electrical source, or a combustible metal?
ā¢ Think about what type of fire extinguishing agent you would normally use on an oil or fuel spill fire aboard a vessel.
ā¢ Match the common shipboard fuel (diesel, lube oil, fuel oil) with its correct fire class from your basic firefighting training.
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Before You Answer
ā¢ Know that Class A involves ordinary solid combustibles (like wood, paper, cloth).
ā¢ Know that Class C is specifically for energized electrical equipment, and Class D is for combustible metals.
ā¢ Confirm which class is defined by flammable or combustible liquids and greases in your firefighting reference.