Fire investigator - TCFP curriculum QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 2023

Fire investigator - TCFP curriculum QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 2023 What are some ways to identify a boat? - ANSWER Hull Identification Number (HIN) Registration numbers US Coast Guard documentation numbers Boat name and hailing port What are some common ignition sources on a boat? - ANSWER Open flames Electrical faults / overloads Mechanical (bearings, friction) Hot surfaces (exhaust, cooking, heating) Boats that are powered by gasoline have similar fuel systems to cars. What are the two main gasoline fuel systems? - ANSWER High pressure - fuel injected Lower pressure - carbuerated ALSO: Some boats are diesel, or even electric ONLY What are some cooking fuels found on boats? - ANSWER LPG CNG Solid fuels Alcohol Diesel What are sources of electrical energy on boats? - ANSWER Batteries Inverters Shore power What are some basic safety concerns when working on a boat? - ANSWER Confined spaces Airborn particles Fuel leaks Electricity Stability