Possible Q’s

Question 1

Ways to stop spread of smoke?

Answer 1

Crash Stop Ventilation
Smoke Curtains
WTB

Question 2

Use of EEBD

Answer 2

For exiting a compartment only
Temporary breathing device to be replaced with EBS.
Only lasts a short duration

Question 3

LDT’s actions upon discovering a fire?

Answer 3

Make the general alarm
Emergency station pipe
Crash stop ventilation
Call for outside assistance
EOP Actions & Control monitor SM

Question 4

The role of a chef in Emergency Stations

Answer 4

Policeman by checking the bunk spaces are empty in mess’s

Question 5

Who controls the water mist fixed firefighting system?

Answer 5

EPO on the electrical panel

Question 6

When is EBS donned?

Answer 6

Visible smoke / fire
Smell of gas / smoke
If in any doubt
Fire
Gas burst
Hydraulic mist / Dry Powder
Every initiation of Emergency & Action stations

Question 7

Hazards of WEARING EBS?

Answer 7

Reduced Visibility
Restricted length of EBS hose

Question 8

Hazards associated of CARRYING EBS?

Answer 8

Mask straps not snagged
Mask Facia not damaged
Take control of bayonet connection at the end of the hose
A trip hazard
One hand free whilst moving around the SM

Question 9

Where is the Portable FDP?

Answer 9

Alongside - QM’s lobby
At Sea - DCHQ1

Question 10

Responsibilities of 1st person of the scene of a fire?

Answer 10

Raises the alarm
Calling 999 to raise the general alarm
First aid fire fighting
Current information of the incident to be passed to the Attack Party Leader & DCHQ upon being relieved

Question 11

Where does the BA Co-ordinator close up?

Answer 11

In the RSC Tunnel

Question 12

What is the BA Co- ordinator’s responsible for?

Answer 12

The tasking of all BA wearers / BA sets / TIC’s / Fire fighting suits & spare bottles
Maintain a constant supply of men in EDBA for fire fighting & rescue duties

Question 13

What happens at the loss of PMS?

Answer 13

Close up at Diving Stations
Use Reversionary panel
Local control system

Question 14

DCHQ compartment checks what?

Answer 14

Electrical audits
Phase 1’s

Question 15

Give alternate methods for failure to contact outstations…

Answer 15

Audio Panel
WIFCOM
Dial Telephone
Sound Powered units

Question 16

Alternative methods to communicate with the loss of ICS?

Answer 16

Messengers
WIFCOM
Voice pipe
Sound powered telephones
Maintenance line & Damage control group

Question 17

The 3 systems to plot the position of the Man-over-board?

Answer 17

ACMS
Local operations plot
Global Positioning System

Question 18

The initial actions required of discovering an intruder

Answer 18

Raise alarm shouting “QuickDraw”
Contact OOD or Control room
Remain at reporting location until further details are received from OOD

Question 19

Methods for controling access during an intruder?

Answer 19

Shutting all hatches
Posting sentries
Shutting doors
Locking up Empty compartments
Remain in location until detailed to move

Question 20

What is the OOD’s Silent routine?

Answer 20

Using comms other than the main broadcast system to exchange info between the OOD, search teams & rest of ships company

Question 21

Where is the Response force muster point?

Answer 21

Gun Locker, 1 deck lobby, underneath LILO

Question 22

Information required for a checklist for a ‘telephoned bomb warning’ possibly includes?

Answer 22

Exact wording of threat
Where is the bomb right now?
When will it explode?
What kind of bomb is it?
What will cause it to explode?
Did you place the bomb & if so why?
Date Time & length of call
Callers voice & type of language
Background noises
Date & sign checklist O/C

Question 23

How would you contain risks from IED’s?

Answer 23

Awareness of surroundings & reporting anything unusual
Good rounds of the SM
Challenging ID of unescorted visitors down the SM
Checking visitors bags both regularly
Taking any threat seriously until it’s confirmed as a hoax

Question 24

The 4 principles of dealing with an IED are?

Answer 24

Confirm (A threat exists)
Clear (The immediate area of personnel)
Cordon (Area shut off so no personnel can get access)
Control (Controlled by OOD or he hands over to another authority)

Question 25

How would you deter personnel or persons from accessing the suspected IED area?

Answer 25

Posting a sentry
Cordon off with rope or tape
Communicating the access control to those onboard

Question 26

Steps to minimise the effect of a IED if it was to explode onboard the SM?

Answer 26

Opening up hatches
Providing an escape route for the blast

Question 27

Methods of delivering IED’s?

Answer 27

Underwater (Swimmers / Divers)
Sea Surface (Pirates/ Armed robbers)
Land (Bomb attack / Gunman)
Air ( Suicide Planes / UAV’s)