Engineering · Safety — Fixed Fire Systems
Before releasing a fixed CO2 system into a machinery space, personnel must:
- AOpen all ventilation to the space
- BEvacuate the space, account for all personnel, and shut down ventilation and fuel✓ Correct
- CIncrease the fuel oil flow
- DLeave the watertight doors open
Explanation
CO2 smothers fire by displacing oxygen and is lethal to people. The space must be evacuated and a head count taken, then ventilation and fuel secured and the space sealed before discharge.
Authority: Fixed Firefighting (USCG engineering topic)
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