Red Book Flashcards
Who holds Command Control during DC evolutions?
CO
Where is Damage Control Central located?
The log office (1-73-1-Q)
Who controls firefighting and damage control efforts from DCC?
DCA
What is the order of succession if DCC goes down?
Repair 8, Repair 3, Repair 2, OOD/CO
How many repair lockers are on the ship?
4
Where is repair 2 located? What is its assigned area?
Located in 1-82-2-A, responsible for all damage on the messdeck and forward. Primary locker for machinery space fires
Where is repair 3 located, what is its assigned area?
After locker located in 2-221-1-A. Responsible for all damage to the helo hanger and aft of the mess deck
Where is repair 5 located, what is it’s responsibility?
Located in ECC in 3-152-0-E. Responsible for maintaining engineering stuff
Where is repair 8 located and what is it’s job
ET shop, responsible for electronic damage control
What is the marking for material condition X-Ray and when is it set?
Black X, usually set during normal working hours in port
What is the marking for material condition Yoke and when is it set?
Marked with a black Y. Usually set at sea and during other than normal working hours at sea
What is the marking for material condition Zebra and when is it set?
Red Z, set during general quarters
What is modified zebra?
Used to downgrade zebra or upgrade yoke during certain evolutions
What is the marking for circle X-Ray?
Black X in a circle
What is the marking for circle yoke?
Black Y in a circle
What is the marking for Dog Zebra, when is it used?
Red Z in a Black D. Used on fittings to prevent light from escaping the ship at night
What is the marking for william/circle william. What is william used for?
W/W in a circle. Used to prevent the spread of fire and smoke.
Where is the DC closure log maintained inport/underway
quarterdeck/bridge
How long can a fitting be open in the DC closure log for?
24 hours
Break down the following bullseye tag:
1-68-1-L
1: Deck
2. Fwd most frame
3. Stbd of the centerline
4. Compartment use
What are Bear’s 9 transverse bulkheads?
12,26,47,82,103,165,186,207,228
What tests should you conduct prior to entering a compartment that has been flooded with HALON/HFP FM200
Conduct a test for Hydrogen Flouride/Hydrogen Bromide
What is the temperature that HALON 1301 decomposes at when in contact wtih hot flames or surfaces?
900 degrees
What is the temp that HFP FM200 domposes at?
1300 degrees
How long is the delay before HALON is released?
30 seconds
Can ESP’s be used to pump gasoline or heavy oils?
No
Should you use a strainer when using a portable pump?
Yes to prevent foreign debris from getting in
What are some Hazards associated with using the PECU?
Toxic fumes, fire hazard
What safety precaution should you take with the RAMFAN?
It should be grounded to safely discharge static electricity
What are the 05 steps in the ORM process?
- Identifying Hazards
- Assessing Hazards
- Making a Risk Decision
- Implementing Risk Control Decisions
- SUpervising the Effectiveness of Risk Controls
What are the plotting symbols for fire?
A, B, C, D
What are the symbols for flooding?
FL or two wavy lines
What is the symbol for rupture
R
What is the symbol for weapon impact?
WPN
What is the symbol for fragmentation?
STR
What is the symbol for hole?
H
What is the symbol for structural damage?
STR
What is the symbol for jammed access?
J
What is the symbol for electrical power lost
E
What is the symbol for electrical damage?
ED
What is the symbol for casualty power/casualty power lost?
CP/CPL
What is the symbol for communication lost?
T
What is the symbol for mechanical failure?
M
What is the symbol for mechanical damage?
MD
What ist he symbol FOR hazmat?
tox
What is the symbol for biological hazard?
BIO
What is the symbol for radiation hazard?
NUC
What is the symbol for UXO?
ORD
What is the symbol for primary casualty boundaries
CB
What is the symbol for fire boundaries
FB
What is the symbol for flood boundaries?
FLB
What is the symbol for smoke boundaries?
SB
What is the symbol for crew casualty
P
What are the three parts of a message?
Name of station called
Name of station calling
State the message
What are the three rules for treating soft tissue wounds?
Control Hemorrhage
Treat the victim for shock
Do what you can to prevent infection
How many principal pressure points are on each side of the body?
11
What are the two methods to control hemorrhage?
Direct pressure and a tourniquet
What is the ABCDE for med?
Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Expose
What are the 4 parts of the fire tetrahedron?
Fuel, Oxygen, Chemical Chain Reaction, heat
What material provides fuel for class Alpha fires?
Wood, clothes, trash, bedding, etc?
What is the most effective extinguishing agent for class alpha fires?
Water
What provides fuel for class bravo fires?
Liquid Petroleum products
What is the most effective extinguishing agent for class Bravo fires?
AFFF
What fuels class Charlie fires?
Electricity
What ist he most effective extinguishing agent for class charlie fires?
CO2
What fuels class Delta fires?
Metals
What is the most effective extinguishing agent for class delta fires?
Jettison/Water from a distance
Where are the two fire pumps located?
Aux #2 and the JP-5 pump room
Where is the fire main segregation valve and what is it’s valve number?
Main p-way outside chiefs mess, 1-169-1
What two spaces can be flooded with the sprinkling system?
76mm mag and small arms mag
Whose permission is required to flood the mags?
CO or OOD
What two spaces can be flooded wtih CO2?
Paint locker and JP5 pump room
How long do you have to evac once the CO2 system has been activated?
30 seconds
Where are the AFFF pump and 85 gallon AFFF tank located?
AFFF pump room
What are the 5 valves the AFFF tank provides AFFF to:
Firemain supply valve Flight operation foam supply valve Machinery spaces foam supply valve Hanger sprinkler foam supply valve Engine room bilge sprinkler
What are the 8 locations that are supplied with AFFF?
Port Hanger STBD Hanger Helo Hanger AFFF sprinklers Aft Vestibule Engine room reentry hose AFFF hose reel in AUX 1 AFFF hose reel engine room Engine room bilge
Where are bears repair lockers located?
1-82-2-A
2-221-1-A
How long will an AFFF can usually last when used with an educter?
45-50 seconds
What are the 4 patterns available when using a vari-nozzle?
Narrow angle V
Wide angle V
Straight Stream
Flush
What is the flowrate of a ram fan?
1750 cfm
What is the flow rate of a box fan?
3200 cfm
How many GPM does an ESP pump with a 70/50 ft discharge?
140/180
Where are the 7 sub pump outlets located?
FWD vestibule 26 P-Way DC shop Mess deck Outside chiefs mess AFT chiefs P-Way AFT vestibule
Where is the only ESP overboard discharge connection located?
12 man female locker space
What is the size of the ESP discharge connection?
2 1/2 “
What ist he dewatering capacity of a Peri-Jet eductor
250 gpm
Where are the peri-jet eductors located?
Repair 3 and 26 P-Way
How long will an SCBA bottle last?
30-45 minutes
How long will an EEBD provide breathable air?
10 minutes
What method of investigation is used to locate damage in tanks and voids
Sounding and liquid load list
Why is it important to have an up to date liquid load list
To know the levels of tanks and voids prior to damage
How are the air test cap fittings used to investigate for damage
Loosen and listen for air escaping and look for moisture around pipe
Air escaping from an air test cap indicates what type of damage
flooding
What method is used to check for hot doors and hatches?
Remove glove and use back of hand 1/2 inch from door
When would you use a tending line?
When the two man rule does not apply
When sounding a fuel tank with a sounding tape, what else would you use?
Water indicator paste
What are the 4 principles of investigation
Investigate thoroughly, investigate cautiously, report quickly and clearly, repeat your investigation
When sounding a water tank with a sounding tape, what else would you use
chalk
Would you sound a fuel oil tank and fresh water tank with the same tape?
no
How would you check a door or bulkhead for signs of flooding
Look for sweating, tap the bulkhead and listen
What is the access mans job
To open doors, hatches, and scuttles and to clear routes
What equipment does the access man carry as neccessary
Crowbar, 10 lb sledge hammer, bolt cutters, and PECU
What does the access man do after he has gained access to the fires
Make a detailed investigation of the fire area
When opening an individual do watertight door or hatch, which side is undogged first
Hinged side
What tools are used in overhauling a fire
fire axe and rake
How do you overhaul a class alpha fire
break apart any smoldering and unburned materials, use a fire hose with solid stream and fog
how do you overhaul a class bravo fire
secure the fuel source, cover the fueld with a blanket of AFFF, remove fuel and cool the surrounding area
How do you overhaul a class charlie fire
assist the electrician
What is the purpose of the SCBA
to make the wearer independant of the surrounding atmosphere
Can teh SCBA be worn in a partially flooded environment
yes
When must the SCBA wearer return to fresh air
when the warning bell sounds, if breathing becomes difficult and does not beome normal, or if hte face lens fogs during inhalation
What determines how long a cylinder will last
physical condition and amount of work done by person
How often should the SCBA be inspected
quarterly and before stowage
Where is the face piece placed when SCBA is worn in the standby position
Hanging from the neck by a strap
What is the most common cause of SCBA ineffectiveness
Facial hair and hair styles causing leakage
What is the shelf life of AFFF
indefinate
Can you use AFFF and PKP
Yes
What class of fire is AFFF normally used for
bravo
Will AFFF float on top of fuel
Yes
AFFF nozzles below decks should be preset at how many gallons per minute
95
What type of foam proportioning fire fighting system do we have onboard and what is the capacity of the tank
balanced pressure proportioning system and an 85 gallon tank
can AFFF be used on class alpha fires
yes
What type of nozzle should be used with teh inline eductor
95 gpm vari-nozzle
What should the firemain pressure be at the inlet side of the inline eductor
100 psi
how many lengths of hose may be added to the discharge side fo the inline eductor and still maintain an effective mixzture
3 lengths of 50 ft hose for same deck or up one deck, 6 lengths to go down one deck
How long will a 5 gallon can of AFFF last under continuous use with the inline eductor
1 minute
How is PKP used to extinguish fires in confined spaces
short bursts as neccessary
Where should the PKP be directed
At the base of the flames in a rapid sweeping motion
What is the effective range of a 18lb PKP extinguisher
18-20 feeet
What class of fire is PKP most effective against
bravo
How would you protect yourself from teh intense heat of fire with PKP
short bursts of powder will act as a heat shield
What is the maximum effective range of a 15lb CO2 extinguisher
4-6 feet from the tip of the horn
Why is CO2 recommended for charlie fires
non-conductive, non-corosive, leaves no residue and does not damage equipment
how do you direct the CO2 when fighting a class charlie fire
at the base of the flame with a sweeping motion
how does co2 extinguish a fire
displaces the oxygen to the extent that combustion cannot be sustained
How can you tell when a CO2 bottle is empty
When the extinguisher makes a hollow sound
How long will a 15lb CO2 extinguisher last under continuous operation
40-45 seconds
What must be worn when entering a compartment with a high concentration of CO2
SCBA
How long must you wait before entering a compartment with CO2
At least 30 minutes to allow the burning material to cool before ignition temperature
In what order are the atmospheric tests done
Oxygen, Explosive, Toxicants
What is the percentage of oxygen required to consider a space safe
19.5-22
Explosive gas tests should be below hwat percentage of LEL to be considered safe
below 10%
What is done if a space tests above 10% of the LEL for explosive gasses
continue to desmoke and retest
If any tests fails what action should you take
Ventilate the space and retest starting with oxygen
Who may conduct post atmospheric test
GFE, GFE PO, PQS repair part personnel with the approval of the CO or OOD
What compartments are protected by CO2 flooding systems
flammable stores (1-J-0-K) and JP-5 pump room (4-186-0-J)
How do you activate the CO2 system
Locally (pull pins on the control heads)
Remote pulls
How far do you pull the CO2 remote activation handles
3-5” until the red paint appears
When CO2 discharges, what do the pressure switches activate
A/V alarms, and ventilation shutdown
How long does the time delay in the CO2 system last and can it be bypassed
30 seconds and yes by pulling hte pin on the time delay bottle
How long must the discharged CO2 soak before re-entry into the space
30 minutes minimum
Before using installed ventilation to desmoke, what must you do?
Reset the ventilation pressure switch
What extinguishing agent is used in teh range guard system
A 2 1/2 quart cylinder of APC placed under pressure and charged wtih 175 PSI nitrogen
How does the APC extinguish a deep fat fryer fire
Hot Grease + APC= soapy noncombustible film and steam
How can the system be activated
Manually: Remote pin on messdeck, pull pin on the APC control head, pull pin in pressure release control box
Auto: fusible links above deep fat fryer melt at 360 degrees
What is the pressure release mechanism and what does it do
A small cylinder of nitrogen at 300 PSI, opens the APC cylinder only
if the power to the deep fat fryer fails to secure automatically, how can power and ventilation be secured
secure the galley circuit breaker
If range guard fails to extinguish the fire, how would you combat the fire
Use PKP to knock down the flames and water from 4 ft away to cool
What is the purpose of the gaylord hood
prevents 95% of grease, lint, and dust in exhuast from entering the ventilation system. Prevents the spread of fire throughout the ventilation system
How does the hood extract contaminants from ventilation
Sends high velocity exhaust through series of 4 baffles
What does the gaylord hood use to self clean
Hot water and soap sprayed through nozzles that are locatred on the end of the baffles
At what temp and how does the thermostatically operated fire protection work
When the probe reaches 250 degrees the fire damper baffle closes, the exhaust fan shuts down, and the nozzles to the cleaning system activate
What does the red knob on the hood do
Closes the fire damper baffle and secures the exhaust fan
What type of blowers are used to desmoke a compartment containing explosive gases
ramfan and high cap box fan
How are portable blowers rigged when desmoking a space
They are set on a weather deck rigged to take air out of the effected space
What are the precautions that must be observed prior to desmoking a compartment
Fire is completely out, investigate ventilation system, fire party standing by controller and blower, and have permission from the EO
Whose permission must be obtained prior to using installed ventilation
EO
Which system can be conveniently used to clear a space directly open to the weather
Exhaust system
How many cubic feet of air can be removed per minute by the ramfan at 125 psi firemain
1750
What turns the fan
1 1/2” fire house provides 50-200 psi of water through the turbine
What safety precaution should the operator perform
make sure the blower is grounded
Whare are the ram fans located
gumby suit lockers
What is the purpose of the high cap fan (box fan)
Designed to rapidly desmoke compartments near the weather where exhaust ducting is not required
Where are the box fans located
gumby suit locker
How many cubic feet of air can be removed per minute by the box fan
3200
What advantages does the box fan have over other desmoking equipment
Twice as effective as ramfan, lightweight, versitle instilation, explosion proof
What is the primary purpose of the fire finder
Locate fires or hot spots
Can the fire finder be used for overhaul
Yes
What is the maximum range for the fire finder
15 ft
Who uses the fire finder
investigators
What is the power source for the fire finder
2 nine volt batteries
How long will a fully charged ARGUS II battery last
4 hours
how many cells in teh battery status indicator of the ARGUS II represent a full battery
5
Can the ARGUS II see through glass
no
Which is th ehighest temp that the ARGUS can read
932
What should not be cut with the PECU
presurized piping that contains flammable liquids or energized electrical cables
The PECU is used to cut through what types of materials
steel, aluminum, laminates, piping, and cables
What provides the pwoer to initally ignite the fuel rod of the PECU
12 volt internal battery
Whose permission is required prior to cutting holes in watertight bulkheads or decks, fire zone bulkeads or decks, strength deck, or hull plating
the CO
How is the fuel rod extinguished
release the O2 lever and turn off O2 bottle
Why is the PECU used to cut holes in the bulkheads, decks and overhead
To fight fires, vent smoke and heat, and drain fire fighting water
How many installed eductors are on board, where are they located, and what are their dewatering capabilities
Chain locker, 3-12-1-Q 15 GPM
Engine room 3-103-0-E 500 GPM
What safety precautions should be observed when using an installed eductor
ensure space is properly ventilated, person operating is qualified, EOW permission, Must remain in space until it is pumped
What do the OFS valves on the messdeck correspond to
O-opens overboard discharge
F-supplies firemain
S-eductor suction
Where are Bear’s PERIJET edutors
repair 3 in teh aft hawser and the 26 P-Way
What is the primary purpose of eductors
to remove water
What are the advantages of perijet eductors
Will pass small objects
Will remove contaminated water
Safe
Where are the ESP’s located?
26 P-Way and outside repair III
When must the ESP be primed
when a suction hose with a foot valve is attached to the pump
How many P-100’s are onboard and where are they located
2 n the fantail and 1 on the STBD side of the flight deck
How is the P-100 cooled
Air Cooled
What action should be taken if the P-100 pump fails to create water pressure after 10 seconds
Stop engine, tighten all hose connections and couplings, and prime again
What size reducer is used if an eductor is used on the discharge side of a P-100 pump
4” to 3”
What are the primary purposes of the P-100 pump
Firefighting and dewatering
What is the suction lift of hte P-100 pump without utilizing an eductor
20 feet
How can the P-100 pump be primed
By the vacuum priming system
How is the P-100 lubricated?
Through a seperate oil resevoir
What equipment is primarily used in setting a fire boundary
1 1/2” hose and nozzle or some other continuous cooling
In addition to cooling the bulkhead, what else should be done to prevent fire from spreading into a space
Remove combusitbles from compartment, or make them safe by cooling them wtih water
Before charging a hose for a boundary, what must you ensure
The hose is fake out on deck off the camel so that it can be charged quickly
What are the primary fire boundaries
Four sides of compartment and top and bottom
What is a primary flooding boundary
First watertight deck, overhead, fwd, and aft bulkheads
What is the minimum distance that combustibles must be removed from a primary fire boundary
12 inches
What ist he proper procedure for combating a cableway fire
use short bursts of high velocity fog at a minimum distance of four feet from cables
When does the electrician secure power and lighting
When directed by teh on-scene leader prior to entering the fire affected area
Why does an electrician de-energize all electrical equipment in a fire-affected area
To protect personnel, to prevent possible explosions or flashbacks
Why does an electrician bring a voltage tester to the scene
To determine if circuits are de-energized before attempting repairs
What do you look for when checking for electrical damage
Wires that may be cut, grounded, shorted, or destroyed
Why must an electricians rubber gloves be inspected for cracks or holes
To prevent electrical shock
When does an electrician secure lighting
when directed by the on scene leader
Where are the plugging and patch kits located
Repair II and Repair III
Plugs to be applied from outside the ship should be fitted with what
Line tied to screw eyes on the inboard side of the plug
All plugs over 10” should be
Shored, or use a box or bucket patch
What must be done to prevent cracks in bulkheads from spreading
Dril 1/4” holes at hte ends of the crack and plug the holes
The rule of thumb for plugging is to use a plug how many inches bigger than the hole
Two inches bigger than the hole
What are the three common patches on board
Soft patch
Jubilee patch
syntho-glass (E-WARP)
What is the maximum pressure allowable on a soft patch
150 psi
soft patches are not recommended for what type of piping systems
High-Pressure steam and flammable liquids
When applying a soft patch, why do you cut the excess wedge length off that would protrude inside the pipe
To prevent restricting the flow of liquids
With a soft patch, how far should the rubber extend on each end of hte split
About two inches
How many layers of marlin are applied to a soft patch
2 layers
How far ebyond the rubber is the marlin wrapped
about 1/2”
What is the definition of shoring
The process of placing supports against the side of, beneath, or above a structure to prevent metal fatigue, sagging, and bulging
What are the 4 major equipments used in damage control shoring operation
Shore, wedge, shole, and strongback
What is a shole
A flag plate which is placed under the end of a shore to distribute pressure or to serve as anchor for a patch
What is a strongback
A bar or beam of wood or metal often shorter than a shore used to distribute pressure or to serve as an anchor for a patch
What is the best woods to use for shoring
Douglas fir and yellow pin
What is the recommended length and width of shoring wedges
Six times the butt thickness and approximately as wide as the shoring
What is the recomended safe length for a wood shore
Thirty times its minimum thickness
What is the definition or run
The distance from bulkhead along hte deck or overhead to an anchor point, less the thickness of the strongback
What is the definition of rise
The distance from the center of the strongback to the deck or overhead
What is the purpose of a shoring batten
Provides a quick and easy way to measure lengths and angles of shores
In general, shores should be cut how much shorter than measured length
1/2”
What is the purpose of using sand during shoring operations
To provide a better grip for shores when the deck surface is oily or slippery
What are the three types of shoring
I (Direct pressure), K (triangulation/perpendicular), and H (no deck anchorage)
What are the two sizes of metal shores
3-5 feet and 6-11 feet
What is the vertical load strength of 3-5 foot metal shore
3 feet: 20,000 pounds
5 feet: 12,000 pounds
What is the vertical load strength of a 6-11 foot metal shore
6 feet: 20,000 pounds
11 feet: 6,000 pounds
What are the three parts of a framing square
tongue, body, and heel
How long will an EEBD provide oxygen
10 minutes
Can the EEBD be used to fight fires?
No
What inidcates an EEBD is bad
The needle is out of the green
What is the recommended self life of the EEBD
15 years
What are the flow rates for the 1 1/2” vari-nozzle
95 and 125 gpm
Does the amount of water discharge from vari-nozzle change from straight stream to wide angle fog?
No, it remains the same regardless of water pattern
How should the vari-nozzle be stowed
Bail handle in the closed position and nozzle set to narrow 30 degree angle
What is the widest fog angle achieved by the vari-nozzle
90 degrees
How many bail positions does the vari-nozzle have
two, open and closed
Where is DCC located?
The log office
Where is the liquid load list stored
DCC and repair lockers
What should be applied to sounding tape put in fuel tanks by investigators
water paste
How far up should you open a QAWTD if you think there is damage on the other side
Open teh handle to the striker plate and then listen for air
How would you open an individually dogged door if you suspected there was damage
Open dogs on hinge side first
How would you open a hatch if you suspected there was damage on the other side
Open the hinge side first
How would you open a scuttle if you think there was damage on the other side
open spindle a quarter turn then shake and look for smoke/water
What are the four principles of investigation
Thouroughly, Cautiously, Report, Repeat
When an investigator discovers damage, what does FIRE tell them to do
Find and determine extent of damage, Inform, Restrict, Extinguish
