You are transferring fuel from the storage...

Question 1 of 270705eccef9ebacbc34ba4d463aa

You are transferring fuel from the storage tanks to the day tanks by means of an electric fuel oil transfer pump. If the pump motor catches fire, you would FIRST __________.

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Question 1 of 27070

You are transferring fuel from the storage tanks to the day tanks by means of an electric fuel oil transfer pump. If the pump motor catches fire, you would FIRST __________.

🔍 Key Concepts

• Classes of fires and which agents are appropriate for each • Sequence of actions in an engine room machinery fire involving an electric motor and fuel oil • How to stop the source of energy driving the emergency

💭 Think About

• Ask yourself: What is the immediate danger here – the electricity, the fuel, or the ventilation – and which one can make the situation much worse if NOT dealt with first? • Think about what could happen if fuel keeps moving through the system while the motor is burning. How would that affect the fire? • Which action can be done instantly and remotely to reduce both ignition and escalation risk before you approach the equipment?

✅ Before You Answer

• Identify what powers the pump and how stopping that affects both ignition source and pump operation. • Consider which option would most directly and immediately reduce the chance of the fire spreading through piping or nearby spaces. • Verify which actions (fuel manifold, ventilation, water spray) might unintentionally spread flame, fuel, or smoke if taken before controlling the pump itself.