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Emergencies and cold waterQuestion 406 of 566

The flames are out. Why should you keep sweeping the extinguisher for a few seconds?

  1. The extinguisher must be empty before you store it
  2. The smoke must be cleared first
  3. The paint on deck needs to cool
  4. The fire may start again and you may run out of spray
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Correct answer: The fire may start again and you may run out of spray

A short extra sweep helps stop a restart.

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

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026