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Emergencies and cold waterQuestion 405 of 566

You fight a small fire with a portable extinguisher. Where do you aim?

  1. At the top of the flames
  2. At the smoke
  3. At the base of the flames
  4. At the fuel tank cap
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Correct answer: At the base of the flames

Aim at the base and sweep the nozzle from side to side.

Source: Safe Boating Guide (TP 511E, 2026), Reacting to a fire, page 55

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026