Who requests additional repair party manning during a Class B fire in a machinery space?

• A. Fire Marshall
• B. Damage Control Assistant
• C. Repair Party Leader
• D. Captain

Answer: (A)

The person responsible for calling for more repair party manpower when a fire is active is the ship’s Fire Marshal. As the designated fire safety officer, they continually assess the firefighting situation, especially in a space like machinery where flammable liquids are present. When the initial manpower and resources aren’t enough to control the Class B fire, the Fire Marshal determines the need for reinforcements and initiates the escalation through the chain of command, coordinating with the Damage Control Assistant and ultimately the Captain. The Repair Party Leader will carry out the increased efforts once authorized, and the Captain approves the overall action, but the decision and request originate with the Fire Marshal.