Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Guidelines > shipboard firefighting > Flashcards

shipboard firefighting Flashcards

1
Q

what does aft mean

A

is toward, at or near the stern or rear of the vessell

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

what is the sole purpose of a backup line

A

backup crews are not to become involved in fire attack or search. the sole purpose of the backup crew is to protect the fire attack crew.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

define beam

A

beam is defined as the extreme width of the ship at its widest point

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

define berth

A

the place where the vessel lies, the area designation on a pier or an anchorage

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

define between decks

A

cargo space between the lower deck hold and maindeck, divided by bulkheads which are usually water tight and fire resistant

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

define bilge

A

the flat part of the bottom of the ship

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

define bow

A

is the forward or front of the boat or vessel

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

define bridge

A

the high superstructure extending above the main deck from which a ship is maneuvered

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

who is second in command of a ship

A

the chief mate is second in command of a vessel. and is the person in charge of the cargo on the ship. oversees the loading, stowage, unloading, securing of cargos.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

define companionway

A

the set of steps or a ladder leading from one deck to another

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

where should crew staging be set up?

A

preferably dockside

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

define deck

A

floors of a ship which divide the vessel into layers. the main deck is the upper most complete deck. the deck immediately beneath the main deck is called the second deck, the next is the third, next is the fourth etc… any deck exposed to the weatrher is called a weather deck. decks above the main deck are identified by the letter ‘o’ and the nbr above the main deck.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

what is the preferred method to developing a water supply on a ship fire incident.

A

the preferred methods are to use a ladder truck as a standpipe or watersupply from the fireboat; however the international shore connection is an alternative, but it is only the equivalent of a 2-1/2” connection.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

which division is responsible for setting up water supply

A

dock division will be responsible for all operational issues on the dock immediately adjacent to the ship. responsibilities will include but not be limited to water supply, setting up equipment resource pool, crew staging may also be located dockside.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

how many persons are allowed on the gangway in emergency operations

A

in emergency operations nor more than 3 persons are allowed on the gangway at the same time.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

who will be in charge of the medical branch

A

the hfd ems district chief will be in charge of the medical branch

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

define port side

A

refers to the left side of the ship as perceived by a person on board the ship and facing the bow or front.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

define starboard side

A

refers to the right side of a ship as perceived by a person on board the ship and facing the bow or front

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

define super structure

A

any structure built above the uppermost complete deck(mmain deck) such as pilot house, maneuvering bridge, signal bridge, etc…

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

what are the responsibilities of the topside division officer

A

responsible for all access control functions to the hazard zone by hfd personnel. responsibilities include: assess situation with info from the ship’s captain, chief mate, or chief engineer. locate the fire control plan, access control, determine if the ship’s fire control systems are operating, assimilate and pass on all info obtained to incoming crews and command.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

what is an ideal location for ventilation operations

A

weather deck

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

what are the incident priorities at a shipboard fire

A

the incident priorities at a shipboard fire are the same as in other incidents

  1. life safety
  2. stabilize the incident
  3. conserve property
23
Q

what are the tactical priorities at a shipboard fire

A
  1. rescue the occupants
  2. protect exposures
  3. confinement of the fire
  4. extinguishment of the fire
  5. conservation of property
24
Q

what should be used for all members working below deck who are not operating a hose line that extends to an area of safety outside the hazard zone

A

personal safety lines (rope rescue systems)

25
Q

what needs to be in place prior to any below deck operations

A

RIT TEAM

26
Q

how many firefghters does it take to stretch out three lengths of 2-1/2” hose into companionways, charge it and move it through the passageways onto the fire deck or compartment.

A

it takes at least six firefighters to move three lengths of 2-1/2” hose.

27
Q

how many hose lines are required on a ship fire, and what are they called?

A

when hose lines are used on a ship at least two lines should be required, one as an attack line,the other as a backup line.

28
Q

how should radios be utilized due to the construction of a ship?

A

HFD radios should be utilized in the simplex mode to increase the effectiveness of our communication. the incident commander and the topside division officers should consider communication limitations and at the earliest point possible station HFD personnel in a manner to relay information line of sight.

29
Q

how should the multiple alarm companies respond to the incident?

A

companies responding on multiple alarms will report to the level 2 staging area, report to the staging officer face to face and remain ready to respond.

30
Q

what initial assignments will be applied at all shipboard incidents?

A

the initial assignments of command, topside division, and investigative fire attack group will be applied at all shipboard incidents.

31
Q

what initial steps shall be followed by the first arriving company?

A
  1. establish and maintain mobile command
  2. request second alarm if evidence of fire shows, give situation report to incoming crews.
  3. request monitored tac channel
  4. establish contact with crew. captain/master, or chief engineer
  5. locate the fire control plan
  6. establish the topside division and access control
32
Q

where should the topside division be established?

A

the topside division should be established at the top of the gangway, assess the situation and request the needed resources.

33
Q

once topside division is assumed by a district chief, who will assist the topside division throughout the incident?

A

the first arriving engine will assist the topside division throughout the incident once properly relieved by a district chief.

34
Q

what is the responsibility of the first arriving engine e/o?

A

the e/o on the first arriving engine will locate the international shore connection and identify appliances or adaptors needed to supply the system.

35
Q

what are the duties of the second arriving engine company?

A
  1. establish a shore side water supply through a hydrant (dual lines), from a supply line from a fire boat, or drafting from the waterway.
  2. connect to the international shore connection on the fire main system of the vessel.
  3. request additional companies from the I c as needed to complete the water supply.
  4. assume the duties of water supply officer until properly relieved.
36
Q

what are the duties of the first ladder and third engine

A

the first ladder and third engine are the initial investigative/attack group and will proceed to the main deck with high rise kits and forcible entry tools.

37
Q

who will be the leader of the fire attack group?

A

the officer of the first ladder will lead the fire attack group until relieved by a superior officer.

38
Q

how will the first ladder e o spot the aerial apparatus?

A

the first ladder e o will spot the apparatus for aerial access to the main deck and remain with the apparatus for aerial operations, use as a standpipe, or the transportation of tools and equipment.

39
Q

what tools and info should the fire attack group have when reporting to the hazard zone?

A

info about the nature and location of the incident from the ships crew, including any life safety issues.

  1. fire fighting tools, forcible entry tools, grace accountability repeaters
  2. tic
  3. tag and search lines
  4. metal cutting saw
40
Q

what are the duties of the second ladder and fourth engine companies?

A

will report to the topside division with high rise kits, spare 1 hour bottles, forcible entry tools, metal cutting saws, and rit kit to assume duties of rit team and back up hose line.
2. deploy the repeaters to the hazard zone

41
Q

how should the second ladder e o spot his apparatus

A

the eo of the second ladder should spot the apparatus for aerial access to the main deck and remain with the apparatus for aerial operations.

42
Q

what shall be the responsibility of the fourth engine e o?

A

the e o of the forth engine will assist the second engine with establishing a water supply to the vessel.

43
Q

what is the preferred method of ventilation at a shipboard fire?

A

mechanical ventilation will be used whenever possible. natural ventilation shall be used only when a compartment can be vented directly to the weather (top) deck.

44
Q

what will the duty of the first arriving tower be?

A

the first arriving tower should become part of the resource group to assist in moving the needed resources from the dock to the vessel.

45
Q

who shall be the initial members of the unified command?

A

the initial members of a unified command should be HFD, coast guard, and the captain/master of the ship.

46
Q

who shall make up the rehab group?

A

the rehab group shall consist of one bls, one als, a sr ems supervisor, and the suppies of the rehab truck. the role of ems personnel will be limited to the care of firefighters in rehab.the rehab group falls under the direction of the medical branch.

47
Q

who determines the best location of rehab?

A

senior ems supervisor

48
Q

when is a formal ems group established?

A

a formal ems group is established when civilian casualties occur. the ems sr supervisor shall determine the location of the treatment and triage areas. minimizing the distances the patients are carried will form the basis for their decisions.

49
Q

who shall establish a secondary water supply?

A

the resource group working with the water supply officer should establish a secondary water supply from the dock to the fire area or from a fire boat. no supply lines should be placed on the gangway.

50
Q

where will crew staging be located?

A

crew staging will be located on the dockside near the gangway. crew staging will communicate with the topside division when companies are requested by the fire group. the topside division officer has full authority to relocate crew staging for the safety of the crews.

51
Q

who is responsible for ensuring forward grace accountability

A

the crew staging officer is responsible for ensuring forward grace accountability is operational.

52
Q

what shall the third and fourth ladder eo’s do when arriving on scene?

A

third and forth ladder e o’s will assist the dock division and be available in the event aerial operations are necessary.

53
Q

who shall, as a team, establish water supply and wait for orders to supply the water?

A

the first, second, third, and fourth engine e o’s.

Guidelines (13 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions