Investigator Flashcards
What are the 5 principles of Damage Control investigation?
- Cautious
- Thorough
- Rapid
- Report
- Repeat
What opponents are included in reporting for investigations?
- Fire
- Flooding
- Electrical Damage
- CBR Agents
- Structural Damage
- Fatigue
- Human Casualties
What is Fried?
The rapid oxidation of combustible materials that releases energy in the form of heat and light.
Class Alpha fire?
Leaves Ash. Paper, cloth, wood etc.
Class Bravo fire?
Liquid fires. Fuel, grease, oil based enamels, etc.
Class Charlie fire?
Electrical. Cable runs, load centers, switch boards, fuse/breaker boxes, etc.
Class Delta fire?
Metals, solid missile propellants, white phosphorus, etc.
Combating a fire?
Contain, then report. If the fire is too large, set boundaries and activate any fixed firefighting system that may be present. Cool boundaries until relieved. Ensure that your team lights off SCBA’s and uses the appropriate agent to combat the fire.
Combating flooding?
Help repair locker mobilize the appropriate DC teams necessary to seal any hull breaches, isolate damaged piping and restore lost systems.
Combating electrical damage?
Remain clear of all electrical equipment, breaker/fuse boxes and cable runs. Look for discolored paint near cable runs.
Combating CBR (chemical, biological, and radiological) agents?
CBR survey duties.
Dressing out?
- Fire fighting coveralls
- Fire fighting boots
- Flash gear
- Fire fighting gloves
- Helmets
- SCBA’s (30 min bottles)
- 1-Radio (Repair locker chnl)
- Investigator kit (use AEL to inventory)
Tuck SCBA/Helmet straps in. Coverall legs tucked into boots. Flash hood on thence SCBA mask. No exposed skin.
Areas of concern?
- Forward deep magazine
- Anchor windlass room
- FWD and AFT VLS modules
- Small arms ammunition magazines
- Paint locker
- Hazmat locker
- TACTAS
- Five inch gun mount
- Pyrotechnics lockers (weather decks)
Fixed firefighting systems?
- HALON 1301
- Bilge sprinklers
- Berthing sprinklers
- CBR counter measure washdown
- Fresh water firefighting system
Investigator rules?
- Never go out alone!
- Always keep your teammate in sight!
- Always keep your investigator kit with you!
- Always reset the ZEBRA IMMEDIATELY when you go thru a water tight fitting!
- Try not to get yourselves killed!!!
What are the 3 types of shoring?
I, K, and H
Sizes of shoring?
3’x5’ - 20,000 pounds collapsed, 12,000 extended
6’x11’ - 20,000 pounds collapsed, 6,000 extended
What are the advantages of metal shoring?
Welding, adjustable, and doesn’t absorb water
What is required for shoring watch?
2x “c” clamps
Maul
Wedges
Radio
When is shoring watch relieved?
When casualty is repaired, or secured
What type of wood shoring do we have?
10’ yellow pine, or Douglas fur
What is the purpose of a strong back?
To support the I-beam
Can haot liquids go through electrical pump?
No
Whats the biggest obstacles for P-100 pump?
Confined spaces
Non-ventilated spaces
What are the inlet and outlet sizes to the adductor?
Inlet 1 1/2”
Outlet 2 1/2”
What is the voltage of the submersible pump?
440 watts
Maximum range for P-100 pump?
20 ft
75 w/ doubershire
What is the issue if you feel pressure coming from the sounding tube?
Air displacement, likely flooding
What type of fuel does the P-100 pump use?
F76, JP5
What is the PSI for the P-100 pump?
83 / 100 Gallons per min
What is the inlet and outlet size for the peri jet?
In - 2 1/2”
Out - 4”
Overboard hose size?
2 1/2, and 4”
