Shipboard fires

Question 1

Question 1: What is the normal response to a shipboard fire in the Miami Fire-Rescue Department?

Answer 1

Two (2) Pumpers,
Two (2) Aerials or Quints,
Two (2) Rescues,
One (1) District Chief plus the Hazardous Materials Team

** 2 of each (pumpers, Rescues, Q/A)
1 Chief, Hzmt,

Question 2

Question 2: Who has overall authority and shall be in charge of firefighting operations once Miami Fire-Rescue Department units arrive on the scene?

Answer 2

The ranking Miami Fire-Rescue Department Officer

Question 3

In addition to normal RIT procedures, what team should be established early to facilitate the deployment of rescue measures in case a member falls into the water?

Answer 3

Water Rapid Intervention Team (WRIT)

Question 4

Question 4: Why is it essential for the Incident Commander to establish contact with an English-speaking representative of the Captain of the vessel?

Answer 4

To avoid potential communications problems

Question 5

Question 5: What is the first action the Incident Commander should take upon arriving at the shipboard fire scene?

Answer 5

The Incident Commander shall proceed to the bridge of the vessel to determine the nature and extent of the problem.

Question 6

Question 6: What should the Staging Officer be responsible for during shipboard firefighting operations?

Answer 6

Establishing a roster of crew assignments in hand, making sure no members enter the ship without being escorted by members of the ship 

Question 7

Question 7: When should Miami Fire-Rescue Department units board the vessel during a shipboard fire?

Answer 7

Answer 7: b. When ordered by the Incident Commander

Question 8

Question 8: What actions should the Miami Fire-Rescue Department take after extinguishing the fire on the vessel?

Answer 8

Follow normal investigative procedures before releasing the vessel

Question 9

Why are accountability and safety paramount during firefighting operations involving vessels in the water?

Answer 9

Answer 9: b. Due to the complexity and danger of the operations

Question 10

Question 10: When should resources like the Dive Team, FireBoat, and Haz Mat Team be requested and employed during shipboard firefighting efforts?

Answer 10

Answer 10: b. As soon as possible when needed to assist with incident efforts and safety

Question 11

Fire Captain Smith is the officer in charge of a pumper that is dispatched to the scene of a shipboard fire emergency. District Chief Williams is the Incident Commander of the fire scene. Upon arriving at the scene, Captain Smith should:

A. wait at the appropriate dockside location for instructions.
B. proceed to the bridge of the ship to confer with Chief Williams.
C. locate the ship’s master to determine where to place the pumper.
D. identify an English speaking member of the ship’s crew if necessary.

Answer 11

**A. P74