Advanced Firefighting Flashcards by Plasticman 1

What are the three ways heat is transferred

Conduction
Convection
Radiation

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What are the percentages of oxygen that effect fire

21% Normal
17% Low Burn
15% Smoldering

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What are the four factors of the fire tetrahedron

Heat
Fuel
Oxygen
Chain Reaction

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What are the five stages of fire

Ignition
Growth
Flashover
Fully Developed
Decay

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Name the combustible metals

Magnesium
Titanium
Zirconium
Lithium
Potassium
Sodium

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What can be used to put out a class D Fire

Dry Powder

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Where should fire stations be located?

Located so that any part of the vessel may be reached by two water streams that overlap

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What is the minimum requirement for Firefighting stations

Valve
Nozzle
One length of hose
Spanner Wrench
Storage container or hose rack

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What status must fire hoses be at all times

Connected to hydrant min one hose per station

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What is the factor that in most important for fire prevention

Good housekeeping

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What is the first initial action crew must take when a fire is detected and alarm is sounded

Muster in assembly area if safe to do so

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What does the acronym PASS stand for

Pull
Aim
Squeeze
Sweep

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If fire is detected in the engine room what should be done to assist in fighting fire

Shut down/turn off engine

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What percentage of fires accure in port

65%

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Stability: If G and M come together or G is higher than M What can result?

Vessel may capsize or not be able to right itself

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What are some factors that may limit a fire fighter on a vessel fire team

Three main categories
1. Physical
2. Medical
3. Mental

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What does the IMO encourage but not require?

The standardize set of symbols to use in fire control plans

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What are the two types of CO2 systems on vessels

Local Application
Total Flooding

What does the fire control plan not display

Communication systems

What regulation dictates frequency of fire and emergency drills and fire team assembly

CFR 46

According to CFR 46 what is the frequency for fire and emergency drills on cargo and passenger vessels

Passenger weekly
Cargo Monthly

If you are a fire investigator, what must you do before entering a space suspected to have fire in it

Wait for the fire team to arrive with a charged fire hose and will not open doors

What organization requires the posting of the vessel fire plan

SOLAS

What does RECEO stand for?
(Priority of rescue actions)

R-Rescue
E-Exposures
C-Confine
E-Extinguish
O-Overhaul

What phrase is indicative of dewatering when firefighting is concerned

"get it off or get it low"

What is every member of the crew responsible for

Fire prevention on board

What is the main culprit in galley fires

Deep fryer which have both a source of heat and fuel for fire

If a vessel space has a CO2 FF system what must it also have?

a CO2 audible warning device if the space is normally occupied by crew Must operate for a minimum of 20 seconds for agent is deployed

Define hazardous material

any substance or material in any form or quantity that poses an unreasonable threat to safety, health, or property when transported in commerce

What regulation should dangerious goods be stowed in accordance with

IMDG International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code

What documentation can the vessel crew reference to understand dangers, mitigations, stowage, and handling of hazardous cargo

SDS (safety data sheet), or MSDS (Material safety data sheet)

What are the nine different communication systems one can utilize during firefighting

Internal comms Public address system Telephone Hand/Visual signals Face to face/messenger/runner Vessel Alarms Electronic communication Voice pipes Lifeline (tethering) commands 1 short pull-OKAY 2 short pulls- Advance 3 short pulls-Take up slack 4 short pulls-Help

What must you wear if entering a space on a vessel where fire is extinguished but air is not clear

SCBA until Oxygen levels return to 21%

You happen upon a small fire onboard a vessel what three actions must you immediately take

Sound alarm, notify bridge, and attempt to control

What are the Five fire Classifications

Alpha-Wood, paper, cloth, upholstery Bravo- Flammable liquids, gasoline, jet fuel, paint, oil, grease Charlie- Electrical equipment and wiring Delta- Combustible metals Kilo-Grease/animal fats

What are the three ways to control smoke

Ventilation Smoke boundaries Maintaining Fire and Smoke Boundaries.

How does an investigator tell if there is fire on the other side of a door

Feel with gloved hand for heat see if smoke is exiting any areas around the door paint peeling off door/bulkhead If nothing detected feel with ungloved back of hand

Two things a fire control plan does not show

Communication equipment How to put a fire out.

What is the primary tactic to put out a fire on a vessel

confine to suppress, but must cool adjacent spaces

What nozzel is used in a confined space?

Piecing nozzle

How does foam work

Separates cools suppresses

What is the minimum level of Oxygen for fire to burn

16%

What are some techniques to help stop the spread of fire

Cool bulkheads, Close doors hatches portholes openings, Shut down ventilation and exhaust, remove combustibles from adjacent spaces