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OPS Manual - Special Ops / Shipboard Firefighting Flashcards

0
Q

The following ICS functions should be a high priority?

A

RIC & Lobby Control Unit

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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.

A

120’

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What command structure shall be utilized in shipboard firefighting?

A

Highrise Command

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3
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For Shipboard Firefighting do you utilize the IC General Staff?

A

yes

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4
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Who determines where the ICP will be for Shipboard Firefighting?

A

US Coast Guard

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Where will the ICP be for shipboard firefighting?

A

Off the ship (USCG Operations Center)

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6
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The ____________ should be consulted for guidance?

A

ship’s fire control plan

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7
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What Fire Dept should we request for their expertise in shipboard firefighting?

A

Federal Fire

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8
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This unit is responsible for coordinating the ships personnel and systems (firefighting, electrical, mechanical, ventilation, and dewatering), with the strategic objectives of Operations.

A

Systems Control Unit

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9
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Systems control unit should consist of ____________ or other fire agency personnel that have experience in shipboard firefighting?

A

one or two SDFD Personnel

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10
Q

The ________________ works with the ship’s Engineer and the USCG Marine Firefighting Coordinator?

A

Systems Control Unit

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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 ____________________________?

A

“Operations” is located off of the ship

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12
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Is there an option to have Operations on or off the ship?

A

yes; they may be either

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13
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Burning Ship Contingency Plans:

SDFD maintains ________ copies of this plan at the following locations:

A

three;

Battalion 1 vehicle

Battalion 1 office

Station 1 library

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Roles and Responsibilities:

Fire - Rescue personnel will not ______________on board the vessel?

A

will not operate any systems

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15
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Who’s in charge for shipboard firefighting by definition?

A

USCG

  • not Harbor PD
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16
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Harbor PD role in shipboard fire incidents?

A

provide port and scene security

*coordinates with USCG

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17
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Who has overall scene control in shipboard firefighting?

A

USCG

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18
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Roles and Responsibilities:

SDFD

A 
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
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A ship for shipboard firefighting purposes, is defined as being ___ in length or more, ____ or _______ construction and with watertight bulkheads and/or doors.

A

120’ in length

steel or aluminum construction

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20
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Dealing particularly with private ships can SDFD access be denied or restricted by the Captain?

A

yes it can

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21
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The ship’s ____________ should be consulted for guidance

A

fire control plan

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22
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The Systems Control Unit works with the __________ and the _____________________?

A

Ships Engineer

SCG Marine Firefighting Coordinator

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23
Q

With the exception of the first in unit, no apparatus should stage on the ________________?

A

pier or wharf area

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24
Q

The fire control plan on the ship is located where?

A

gangway

25
Q

Who should assume RIC in shipboard firefighting?

A

An Officer on the 3rd and 4th engine should assume RIC and A/O

26
Q

Under direct attack procedures what three teams should be set up?

A

RIC team

Fire attack team

Backup team

27
Q

When should the back up team begin entry under direct attack?

A

8 - 10 minutes after fire attack team enters

28
Q

Attack teams should enter at a level _____________ than the fire area if possible

A

equal to or lower

** DO NOT enter above the fire

29
Q

In shipboard firefighting what type of conditions might you expect with ventilation?

A

back draft

30
Q

Water Supply: Consider what?

Consider at least _______ hose line for each of the __ sides of the fire

A

one 1 3/4” on 6 sides

31
Q

Direct Attack:

A minimum of how many lines should be used?

A

two

32
Q

Who is responsible for making water calculations for dewatering?

A

vessel engineer

33
Q

What accountability system should be utilized in shipboard firefighting?

A

Highrise accountability

34
Q

What parties should be present at the ICP under Unified Command?

A

USCG
SDFD
The Captain or Representative of the vessel.

35
Q

The _______ has overall authority over where, when, and how the emergency will be handled.

A

USCG

36
Q

The __________ is an integral part of the Command structure.

A

Vessel Captain

37
Q

What vessels are problematic when it comes to dealing with legal matters?

A

Privately owned vessels

  • Fire can be denied access
  • Maritime law

**we rely on USCG for legal advice

38
Q

What two Branches should you consider making?

A

Marine Branch and an Air Operations Branch

  • overboard water rescues
  • casualty evacuation
  • incident observation
39
Q

When should the Operations Section Chief be located off the ship?

A

Large or complex incidents

40
Q

What does a ship’s fire control plan detail?

A
  • ship and crew capabilities
  • construction
  • incident mapping
  • pre-planned emergency action plans
41
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What are the responsibilities of System Control Unit?

A

They are responsible for coordinating the ships personnel and systems………..

  • Fire extinguishing systems (halon, etc)
  • Electrical
  • Mechanical
  • Ventilation
  • Dewatering
42
Q

Who does the Systems Control Unit work with?

A

Ship’s Engineer

USCG Marine Firefighting Coordinator

43
Q

Systems Control Unit reports to whom?

A

Logistics

44
Q

True or False

SDFD will NOT operate any system units on the vessels?

A

True, we will not

45
Q

Who is responsible for calculating stability?

A

Ship personnel

46
Q

Who is the communication liaison between marine radio frequencies and fire frequencies?

A

San Diego Harbor Police

47
Q

1st Alarms Units:

Interior attacks should only occur after what?

A

Boundaries are secured

Fire is contained to a specific area

IC believes the attack will be successful

48
Q

Avoid spotting apparatus where?

A

Near mooring lines

**establish safety zones around these if we cannot control fire conditions or mechanical failure.

49
Q

What are some considerations for getting heavy cargo or load damage of the vessel?

A

Using cranes and heavy equipment

50
Q

When can we use the ship’s firefighting systems?

A

Minor situations only

51
Q

Exposure and boundary cooling lines may come from where?

A

Harbor PD

Ship’s Control System

USCG

*****if safe to do so

52
Q

What is an useful piece of equipment to have during the fire?

Many ships are equipped with them as well

A

TICs

53
Q

What approval is needed to secure ventilation systems and all watertight openings?

A

Unified Command

54
Q

What’s the primary boundary?

A

Contain the fire

55
Q

What is the secondary boundary?

A

To protect our working environment by channeling smoke and heat away from staging, supply areas, hose lines, and escape routes.

56
Q

Hose lines:

How many sides are we protecting?

A

ALL six sides, including one additional deck above

“At least” one hose line per area

57
Q

Direct attack procedures:

A

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
58
Q

Who monitors Fire Attack air supply?

A

Staging

59
Q

What should the fire attack team do when the “back up” team arrives for them?

A

Back out

60
Q

Most decks are made of what?

A

1/2 steel plate

*****ventilation will be extremely difficult

61
Q

Concerns with ventilation’s on these vessels?

A

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

BC STUDY MATERIAL (Updated 2022) (174 decks)

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