{"id":843,"date":"2015-03-26T11:08:13","date_gmt":"2015-03-26T15:08:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.boatsmartexam.com\/?post_type=article&#038;p=349"},"modified":"2020-04-02T15:55:02","modified_gmt":"2020-04-02T15:55:02","slug":"boat-fires-canada","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.boatsmartexam.com\/knowledge-base\/article\/boat-fires-canada\/","title":{"rendered":"Boating Emergencies: Fighting a Boat Fire"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Fighting a Boat Fire<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.net\/embed\/iframe\/2or9jseyfm?dnt=1&#038;popover=true\" class=\"wistia-popover[height=393,playerColor=7b796a,width=699]\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-original=\"https:\/\/embed-ssl.wistia.com\/deliveries\/67b776aca6085748f931b98daa2dab09846d9711.jpg?image_play_button=true&#038;image_play_button_color=7b796ae0&#038;image_crop_resized=600x338\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><script charset=\"ISO-8859-1\" src=\"\/\/fast.wistia.com\/assets\/external\/popover-v1.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Boat fires can be caused by a number of factors including engine malfunctions, a fire in the\u00a0galley or insufficient ventilation of an enclosed engine compartment.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/03\/FightingaFire2HeroScaled1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-350\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/03\/FightingaFire2HeroScaled1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Boat operator fighting a boat fire\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>If boat fires or explosions occur, you can lessen the severity of the emergency by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ensuring you have the mandatory fire-fighting equipment onboard<\/li>\n<li>Ensure fire-fighting equipment is maintained regularly, in good working order and is readily accessible<\/li>\n<li>Ensuring you and your passengers respond with speed and effectiveness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How to Use a Fire Extinguisher<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.net\/embed\/iframe\/lnv7j41369?dnt=1&#038;popover=true\" class=\"wistia-popover[height=393,playerColor=7b796a,width=699]\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/embed-ssl.wistia.com\/deliveries\/dbb60b5b6d8e159a81c897ce360814f91d4d3826.jpg?image_play_button=true&#038;image_play_button_color=7b796ae0&#038;image_crop_resized=600x338\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><script charset=\"ISO-8859-1\" src=\"\/\/fast.wistia.com\/assets\/external\/popover-v1.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Use the<strong> P.A.S.S. <\/strong>method to fight a fire on your boat:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>P<\/strong>ull the safety pin on the handle of the fire extinguisher<\/li>\n<li><strong>A<\/strong>im at the base of the flames<\/li>\n<li><strong>S<\/strong>queeze the handle<\/li>\n<li><strong>S<\/strong>weep the fire by spraying from left to right in a sweeping motion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/03\/HowToUseYrFireExtinguisherStepsV21.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-351\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/03\/HowToUseYrFireExtinguisherStepsV21-1024x213.jpg\" alt=\"Using the P.A.S.S method to fight a fire on your boat\" width=\"702\" height=\"146\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Safe Boating Tip:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ensure the extinguisher is suitable for the type of fire you are trying to put out. Stand at a safe distance from the source of the flame (at least 1 meter back).<\/p>\n<h2>Important Fire Extinguisher Tips<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.net\/embed\/iframe\/e460ty1dqe?dnt=1&#038;popover=true\" class=\"wistia-popover[height=393,playerColor=7b796a,width=699]\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/embed-ssl.wistia.com\/deliveries\/ac8d8e3f71761cbd0c3b20ab1c038a02d86e27d0.jpg?image_play_button=true&#038;image_play_button_color=7b796ae0&#038;image_crop_resized=600x338\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><script charset=\"ISO-8859-1\" src=\"\/\/fast.wistia.com\/assets\/external\/popover-v1.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Always remember to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use an extinguisher designed for marine use<\/li>\n<li>Use an extinguisher with an external gauge (that indicates the condition of the charge)<\/li>\n<li>Remember that the extinguisher should be turned upside down and shaken at least once per month to prevent the agent from clumping<\/li>\n<li>C02 type extinguishers should be weighed annually and re-filled when they have diminished to 90% capacity<\/li>\n<li>Be aware that CO2 and Halon type extinguishers utilize colourless, odorless gases that displace oxygen (proceed with caution if using or storing these type of extinguishers in an enclosed area)<\/li>\n<li>Always use a fire extinguisher to put out electrical (Class C) or flammable liquid (Class B) fires\u2013never use water as it will spread flammable liquid fires and will conduct electricity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Maintenance<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.net\/embed\/iframe\/47qw0g772g?dnt=1&#038;popover=true\" class=\"wistia-popover[height=393,playerColor=7b796a,width=699]\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/embed-ssl.wistia.com\/deliveries\/ab9369c0a1f936622956ec620ebd341a547089ea.jpg?image_play_button=true&#038;image_play_button_color=7b796ae0&#038;image_crop_resized=600x338\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><script charset=\"ISO-8859-1\" src=\"\/\/fast.wistia.com\/assets\/external\/popover-v1.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>A dead fire extinguisher is useless. Monthly inspections are required to keep fire extinguishers in proper working order. When inspecting a fire extinguisher you should:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Check the gauge to ensure the fire extinguisher is fully charged<\/li>\n<li>Look at the seals and hoses (if so equipped) and replace any that are cracked or broken<\/li>\n<li>Weigh extinguishers to make sure they meet the minimum weight levels stated on the label and recharge them if they contain less than 90% of their rated capacity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Using Fuel-Burning Appliances<\/h2>\n<p>Gas fumes, leaking propane and butane are heavier than air and will flow into the lower portions of your boat. These fumes are hard to remove and are highly explosive.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/03\/UsingFuelBurningAppliancesHeroScaled1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-352\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/03\/UsingFuelBurningAppliancesHeroScaled1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Fuel burning appliances on your boat that could cause boat fires.\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Be sure to follow these safety procedures when using butane and propane:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"Mechanical Failure and Carbon Monoxide\" href=\"\/article\/mechanical-failure-and-carbon-monoxide\/\">Use fuel-burning appliances only in well-ventilated areas<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Secure gas cylinders, portable appliances and heaters so that unexpected movement doesn\u2019t cause a leak<\/li>\n<li>Always attend to open-flame heating, cooking or refrigeration systems<\/li>\n<li>Install fuel burning equipment according to manufacturer\u2019s instructions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","format":"standard","article-category":[13],"article-tag":[107,108,112],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v14.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Boat Fires: Preventing and Fighting Boat Fire Emergencies<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"An overview of preventing boat fires, including using a fire extinguisher, extinguisher maintenance and using fuel burning appliances on your boat safely.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow\" \/>\n<meta name=\"googlebot\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<meta name=\"bingbot\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boatsmartexam.com\/knowledge-base\/article\/boat-fires-canada\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Boat Fires: Preventing and Fighting Boat Fire Emergencies\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"An overview of preventing boat fires, including using a fire extinguisher, extinguisher maintenance and using fuel burning appliances on your boat safely.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.boatsmartexam.com\/knowledge-base\/article\/boat-fires-canada\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"BOATsmart! 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