You notice smoke coming from an open laundry room doorway, which smells like electrical insulation. After activating the fire alarm, which of the following would be the lowest action priority?
• Firefighting priorities: protect life, contain the fire, then extinguish • Classes of fire and agents: CO2/dry chemical vs. water from fire hoses for possible electrical fires • Boundary control: importance of doors and ventilation control when smoke is present
• In a suspected electrical fire, which actions most directly reduce the immediate danger (to people and ship) before attempting full extinguishment? • How does closing a door and securing power affect the fire’s growth compared with pulling out and manning a fire hose right away? • Which option represents a larger, more escalated response that might not be your very first step if the fire is still small or only suspected?
• Confirm that an electrical smell suggests a potential Class C (electrical) fire and what agents are appropriate • Consider which actions help isolate and control the situation quickly with minimum crew and risk • Ask yourself which choice involves preparing for a full-scale attack rather than initial containment and immediate hazard removal
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