Gasoline fumes are heavier than air. Fuel and fumes on board need only a spark to explode or start a blaze. Fires need three ...(more)

Gasoline fumes are heavier than air. Fuel and fumes on board need only a spark to explode or start a blaze. Fires need three things: heat (such as a match or spark from the ignition), fuel (gasoline, propane, etc.), and oxygen (air). Removing any of the aforementioned fire elements can extinguish the fire. IF YOUR BOAT IS UNDERWAY AND A FIRE STARTS: Stop the engine immediately - this should always be your FIRST action! Position the boat - so the wind will blow the fire away from the boat. Try to separate the fuel source from the fire. Grab the extinguisher. USING A FIRE EXTINGUISHER Aim the extinguisher at the base of the fire. Pull the pin and squeeze the two levers together. Use a sweeping motion with the extinguisher while maintaining focus on the base of the fire. Continue to extinguish until the fire is COMPLETELY out. (less)

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