Preventing a Fire
Many boats and PWC have burned to the waterline needlessly.
To help prevent a fire:
- Don’t mix the three ingredients required to ignite a fire—fuel, oxygen, and heat.
- Make sure ventilation systems have been installed and are used properly.
- Maintain the fuel system to avoid leaks, and keep the bilges clean.
- Follow the safe fueling procedures outlined in Unit 1.
![Fire Triangle Three ingredients to ignite a fire: oxygen, fuel, and heat](https://ke-courses-production.s3.amazonaws.com/asset_files/production/1533/attachments/original/fire_three_ingredients.jpg?1503937942)