OPS Manual - Special Ops / Shipboard Firefighting Flashcards
The following ICS functions should be a high priority?
RIC & Lobby Control Unit
A ship for shipboard firefighting purposes, is define as being ___ in length or more, steel or aluminum construction and with watertight bulkheads and/ or doors.
120’
What command structure shall be utilized in shipboard firefighting?
Highrise Command
For Shipboard Firefighting do you utilize the IC General Staff?
yes
Who determines where the ICP will be for Shipboard Firefighting?
US Coast Guard
Where will the ICP be for shipboard firefighting?
Off the ship (USCG Operations Center)
The ____________ should be consulted for guidance?
ship’s fire control plan
What Fire Dept should we request for their expertise in shipboard firefighting?
Federal Fire
This unit is responsible for coordinating the ships personnel and systems (firefighting, electrical, mechanical, ventilation, and dewatering), with the strategic objectives of Operations.
Systems Control Unit
Systems control unit should consist of ____________ or other fire agency personnel that have experience in shipboard firefighting?
one or two SDFD Personnel
The ________________ works with the ship’s Engineer and the USCG Marine Firefighting Coordinator?
Systems Control Unit
This unit shall be located on the Bridge of the vessel and reports to Logistics. The systems control unit should be activated on incidents when ____________________________?
“Operations” is located off of the ship
Is there an option to have Operations on or off the ship?
yes; they may be either
Burning Ship Contingency Plans:
SDFD maintains ________ copies of this plan at the following locations:
three;
Battalion 1 vehicle
Battalion 1 office
Station 1 library
Roles and Responsibilities:
Fire - Rescue personnel will not ______________on board the vessel?
will not operate any systems
Who’s in charge for shipboard firefighting by definition?
USCG
- not Harbor PD
Harbor PD role in shipboard fire incidents?
provide port and scene security
*coordinates with USCG
Who has overall scene control in shipboard firefighting?
USCG
Roles and Responsibilities:
SDFD
Search and Rescue Extinguish Fire Exposures Provide any other fire-rescue assistance Participate in Unified Command Fire- Rescue personnel will not operate any systems on board the vessel
A ship for shipboard firefighting purposes, is defined as being ___ in length or more, ____ or _______ construction and with watertight bulkheads and/or doors.
120’ in length
steel or aluminum construction
Dealing particularly with private ships can SDFD access be denied or restricted by the Captain?
yes it can
The ship’s ____________ should be consulted for guidance
fire control plan
The Systems Control Unit works with the __________ and the _____________________?
Ships Engineer
SCG Marine Firefighting Coordinator
With the exception of the first in unit, no apparatus should stage on the ________________?
pier or wharf area
The fire control plan on the ship is located where?
gangway
Who should assume RIC in shipboard firefighting?
An Officer on the 3rd and 4th engine should assume RIC and A/O
Under direct attack procedures what three teams should be set up?
RIC team
Fire attack team
Backup team
When should the back up team begin entry under direct attack?
8 - 10 minutes after fire attack team enters
Attack teams should enter at a level _____________ than the fire area if possible
equal to or lower
** DO NOT enter above the fire
In shipboard firefighting what type of conditions might you expect with ventilation?
back draft
Water Supply: Consider what?
Consider at least _______ hose line for each of the __ sides of the fire
one 1 3/4” on 6 sides
Direct Attack:
A minimum of how many lines should be used?
two
Who is responsible for making water calculations for dewatering?
vessel engineer
What accountability system should be utilized in shipboard firefighting?
Highrise accountability
What parties should be present at the ICP under Unified Command?
USCG
SDFD
The Captain or Representative of the vessel.
The _______ has overall authority over where, when, and how the emergency will be handled.
USCG
The __________ is an integral part of the Command structure.
Vessel Captain
What vessels are problematic when it comes to dealing with legal matters?
Privately owned vessels
- Fire can be denied access
- Maritime law
**we rely on USCG for legal advice
What two Branches should you consider making?
Marine Branch and an Air Operations Branch
- overboard water rescues
- casualty evacuation
- incident observation
When should the Operations Section Chief be located off the ship?
Large or complex incidents
What does a ship’s fire control plan detail?
- ship and crew capabilities
- construction
- incident mapping
- pre-planned emergency action plans
What are the responsibilities of System Control Unit?
They are responsible for coordinating the ships personnel and systems………..
- Fire extinguishing systems (halon, etc)
- Electrical
- Mechanical
- Ventilation
- Dewatering
Who does the Systems Control Unit work with?
Ship’s Engineer
USCG Marine Firefighting Coordinator
Systems Control Unit reports to whom?
Logistics
True or False
SDFD will NOT operate any system units on the vessels?
True, we will not
Who is responsible for calculating stability?
Ship personnel
Who is the communication liaison between marine radio frequencies and fire frequencies?
San Diego Harbor Police
1st Alarms Units:
Interior attacks should only occur after what?
Boundaries are secured
Fire is contained to a specific area
IC believes the attack will be successful
Avoid spotting apparatus where?
Near mooring lines
**establish safety zones around these if we cannot control fire conditions or mechanical failure.
What are some considerations for getting heavy cargo or load damage of the vessel?
Using cranes and heavy equipment
When can we use the ship’s firefighting systems?
Minor situations only
Exposure and boundary cooling lines may come from where?
Harbor PD
Ship’s Control System
USCG
*****if safe to do so
What is an useful piece of equipment to have during the fire?
Many ships are equipped with them as well
TICs
What approval is needed to secure ventilation systems and all watertight openings?
Unified Command
What’s the primary boundary?
Contain the fire
What is the secondary boundary?
To protect our working environment by channeling smoke and heat away from staging, supply areas, hose lines, and escape routes.
Hose lines:
How many sides are we protecting?
ALL six sides, including one additional deck above
“At least” one hose line per area
Direct attack procedures:
When there is HIGH probability of being successful
- unsure back off and secure boundaries
The three teams should initiated:
- RIC
- Fire Attack Team
- Back up team
Who monitors Fire Attack air supply?
Staging
What should the fire attack team do when the “back up” team arrives for them?
Back out
Most decks are made of what?
1/2 steel plate
*****ventilation will be extremely difficult
Concerns with ventilation’s on these vessels?
Decks are compromised 1/2” steel
One may encounter back draft conditions
Plan should be in place to channel the smoke and heat
Offensive attack needs to be attempted first
UC needs to be notified prior to ventilating
Exposure lines may be needed in the areas where the smoke and heat are being channeled
