Fire Flashcards
What do you do when there is a fire?
F.I.R.E
Find
Inform
Restrict
Extinguish / Escape
What are the types of fire?
A - Solid material, organic nature
B - Flammable liquids
C - Gases
D - Metal
E - Electrical fire
F - Cooking oils
What extinguishers are there and what colours?
Water - Red
CO2 - Black
ABC Powder - Blue
Wet chemical - Yellow
Foam - Cream
Lithium - Green
Water mist - White
Which extinguisher for which type of fire?
Water: Class A
CO2: Class A, B, C & E
ABCPowder: Class A,B,C & E
Wet chemical: A & F
Foam: Class A & B
How long must a BA tank last?
1200 liter / atleast 30 min
When does the BA whistle go off?
50 bar +- 5 min
What is the starting procedure for BA?
Switch on - check pressure
Switch off - check for pressure drop
Put on all fire gear
Put on BA and check for positive pressure and that the demand valve works
Turn tank off and do whistle test
Switch tank back on and fight fire
What are the monthly checks for the BA set?
Donning procedure
Check harness for damage
Adjust the straps to their full extent
Check the security of the cylinder
Open the cylinder valve and pressurise the set, allowing a minute or so for the pressure to settle, ensure cylinder is more than 90% full
Close the cylinder valve and check if pressure drops
Check the straps on the mask are fully extended
Check inhalation- , exhalation- & demand-valves are working properly
Check whistle
Check that the tally is is clean and ready to use
FFE Monthly checks?
Firemans outfits & BA
Escape routes
Fire hydrants & hoses
PA System
Fire doors & dampers
International shore connection
EEBD
Fire pumps operational
Fire Extinguishers
Fixed fire fighting system valves, tanks and sprinklers
Fire lockers contain full inventory
Portable foam applicators
Wheeled fire extinguishers
Fireheads
Where should fire plans be?
In a watertight container by the gangway
Also in various locations through out the vessel
What is the benefit of positive pressure BA?
If there is a leak or a crack in the mask, air will be pushing out and stop smoke from entering
What is boundary cooling?
Cooling an area from six different ways, boxing it in
How often should fire drills be conducted?
Every month
Within 24 hours of the ship leaving a port with more than 25% new crew
When a ship enters service for the first time or when a new major character is introduced
You’re on watch, there is a fire in the engine room. Procedure?
F.I.R.E
Find -
Find the fire using the CCTV in the bridge, send lookout to investigate and tackle the fire immediately(I am not to leave the bridge until properly relieved), I would fix my position and slow down
Inform -
Inform the master, Inform the crew and passengers to muster and make sure everyone is safe(Sound Continuous ringing), Inform other vessels in the vicinity (MAYDAY), Inform shore authorities and DPA
Restrict -
Turn vessel downwind, shut off ventilation, close watertight- and fire-doors
At this point I would expect the master to take the CON so I can proceed to muster. I would commence boundary cooling
Extinguish -
By the command of the master I can close the fuel cut off valve.
By the command of the master I would release the fixed fire fighting system, making sure no one is inside the engine room, ventilation is shut off and doors are closed.
Escape - If fire is out of control I would by the command of the master prepare to abandon ship
FFE Weekly checks? (5)
Lamp test on the fire panel
Lamp test on the FFS panels
Lamp test on the fire door panel
P.A System
Low-location lightning
