Damage Control Flashcards
How many fire pumps are there?
6
What are the fire pumps rated at?
1,000gpm, 150psi
Where are the fire pumps located, Fwd to Aft?
1: Fwd VCHT
2: AUX1
3: MER1
4: MER2
5: Shaft Alley
6: 3-GEN
Where can you stop fire pumps?
Locally, DCC Console, RSC, MCC Cutout
How many Z valves are in the firemain loop?
2
What is the purpose of Firemain?
Provide saltwater to fight fires
What deck is the port side loop on?
3
What deck is the starboard side loop on?
Main deck
What type of fire main does MITSCHER have?
Off-set vertical loop
What is used if the DC console goes down?
RSC in REP 2
What are some functions of the DC console?
Open/close FMV, start/stop fire pumps, start/stop CMWD
Where is the DC console?
CCS
What does MHVC stand for?
Miscellaneous Hydraulic Valve Controller
Where are the MVHC located?
1: Port side by ship store (#1 fire pump) Fwd VCHT
2: Port CIC P-way (#2 fire pump, #1 SW pump) AUX1
3: Stbd side by REP 5 P-100 (#3 FP, #2 SWP) MER1
4: Mess Deck vestibule (#3 SWP) AUX2
5: Logroom P-way (#4 FP, #4 SWP) MER 2
6: 5A P-way (#5 FP, #5 SWP) shaft alley
7: 3-GEN p-way (#6FP) 3-GEN
What is the purpose of MHVC Station?
To shut and close suction and discharge valves for firepumps and seawater pumps from outside the space
How many AFFF stations are there and how many gallons are they?
Two
600gal in the 90/10 copper nickel tank and 300 spare (60x 5gal buckets)
How does AFFF extinguish fire?
Vapor seals
Where is Fwd AFFF?
Where is Aft AFFF?
Fwd Pallet
Aft Horseshoe Pway
Where are the AFFF cross-connection valves?
Port side by mess decks door, STBD by medical door
What is the purpose of AFFF?
To combat Class B fires