TRAINEE GUIDE - Recruit Training Command - The US Navy

TRAINEE GUIDE A-950-0001
OUTLINE SHEET 1-15-1 (continued)
(2) The electrical ____________ should be secured before
attacking the fire.
(3) Identified by ____________ ____________, arcs, and sparks.
(4) Extinguishing agents
(a) CO2
(b) Water fog
(c) PKP
e. Class delta fires
1 Use only as a last resort.
2 Will further damage electrical equipment because
of corrosion.
(1) Involves ____________ metals and ____________ materials.
(a) Magnesium, for example:
1 Aircraft landing gear, wheels, and engine parts
2 ____________
(b) Titanium; e.g., aircraft engine parts and fire walls
(c) Sodium
(2) Extinguishing agents and methods
(a) Jettison (throw overboard)
(b) Water fog
1 SAFETY PRECAUTION: NEVER use a solid stream of
water on a class "D" fire.
2 Burning magnesium will break down a solid stream
of water into its basic elements; that is,
hydrogen and oxygen; and cause an explosion.
5. Procedures to Prevent Fire and for Firefighting Readiness
a. Fire prevention
(1) Be fire prevention conscious.
(2) Keep working and living areas ____________.
(3) Keep electrical appliances in good working order.
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