NS3: Damage Control & Firefighting

Put the following events in the correct order: 1. Dewatering Occurs 2. Investigators check bulkheads, decks, and vents for heat 3. Fire is extinguished or damage is repaired 4. Full report is made to DCC

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Which class of fires involve burning electrical or electronic equipment? A. Class Alpha B. Class Charlie C. Class Bravo D. Class Delta E. None of the above

B. Class Charlie

Because of the extremely lightweight metals in some modern aircraft, if a fire occurs what class would it be? A. Class C (Charlie) B. Class D (Delta) C. Class B (Bravo) D. Class A (Alpha)

B. Class D (Delta)

What method is most often employed to extinguish a fire onboard ship? A. removing the source of the fuel for the fire B. cooling the fire with lots of water C. using chemical powders, foam or sand to remove the oxygen D. all of the above

B. Cooling the fire with lots of water

If a large fire occurs, what command does the crew follow? A. all hands up anchor B. general quarters C. action starboard D. sprawl

B. general quarters

If a ship sustains a hole in the hull below the waterline and it cannot be plugged, what is the next objective of damage control? A. To attempt to send divers over the side to close off the hole. B. A hole that cannot be plugged below the waterline is sure to sink the ship C. To establish and maintain flood boundaries D. none of the above

C. to establish and maintain flood boundaries

What is the purpose of damage control? A. to inspect damage which has occurred aboard a vessel B. to train all individuals on how to complete required reports C. to prevent, contain, or correct damage aboard a ship D. to reduce and prevent ship damage

C. to prevent, contain, or correct damage aboard a ship

The Damage Control Assistant (DCA) is responsible for A. assigning departmental watches B. all aircraft C. training the damage control organization

C. training the damage control organization

What are some of the duties of the DCA? SATA A. Assesses damages B. Monitors teams to detect radiological attacks C. Routes casualties to battle dressing stations D. None of the above

A. assesses damages B. monitors teams to detect radiological attacks C. routes casualties to battle dressing stations

Fire boundaries are set in several ways. In what way is the fuel side of the fire triangle removed? A. Combustible materials in adjoining areas are moved or cooled. B. Fire watches are posted in surrounding compartments C. Ventilation systems in the area cut off

A. Combustible materials in adjoining areas are moved or cooled.

If all other methods of communication fail, what method could be used to relay orders and information? A. messengers B. ship's service telephone C. emergency alarms

A. Messengers

By what criteria are repair parties assigned to areas? SATA A. size of the area B. emergency level C. areas of the ship D. total number of people available E. all of the above

A. size of the area C. Areas of the ship D. total number of people available

Emergency alarms include A. general, chemical, and attack alarms B. general, collision, and chemical alarms C. chemical, collision, and enemy attack alarms

B. General, collision, and chemical alarms

The proximity firefighting suit is a A. aluminized suit that consists of coveralls, gloves, boots, and eyeglasses B. aluminized suit that consists of boots, hood, coveralls, and gloves C. aluminized suit that consists of coveralls and boots

B. aluminized suit that consists of boots, hood, coveralls, and gloves

The ship is in basic operation mode when suddenly a series of single gong tones is sounded. What does this mean? A. There has been a collision B. There is a CBR attack C. General Quarters or there is a fire D. None of the above

C. General Quarters of there is a fire

The first people to respond to any damage or fire; they follow the smoke trail and determine the extent of the fire A. inspectors B. fire marshall C. investigators

C. investigators

What is a common cause of Class A fires? A. cooking oils B. magnified sunlight C. lit cigarettes D. none of the above

C. lit cigarettes

A spray of fine water particles that dilutes or absorbs various vapors, and wash down fumes and smoke A. Low velocity fog B. Water mist C. Low velocity mist D. Water fog

D. Water fog

A solid stream of water should never be used on what type of fires, since it tends to only scatter the fuel and spread the flames? A. Class Delta B. Class Alpha C. Class Echo D. Class Bravo E. None of the above

D. Class Bravo

Oxygen breathing apparatus, or self-contained breathing apparatus A. SCUBA B. OBS, SBA C. Air Mask D. OBA, SCBA

D. OBA, SCBA