sog 9 marine fires and incidents

Question 1

At no time will our crews be on a vessel that exits the_______

Answer 1

mouth of the Fort Pierce Inlet.

Question 2

It is the policy of the St. Lucie County Fire District to work in conjunction with the United States
Coast Guard, St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office, and the Fort Pierce Police Department to provide fire and rescue services within _____________

Answer 2

the confines of the Intracoastal Waterways.

Question 3

All Coast Guard forces on the scene shall function as a team under the direction of the_______ who will respond to any request from the Incident Commander.

Answer 3

Senior Coast Guard Officer,

Question 4

_______, U.S. Coast Guard’s Policy regarding shipboard fires and waterfront facility
fires is where an organized fire department exists, the Fire Chief is in charge of firefighting
operations.

Answer 4

The Commandant

Question 5

The Coast Guard will respond to, and assist as
necessary, with waterside traffic control, minimum waterside firefighting assistance, and
personnel familiar with _______, ______, and _______

Answer 5

shipboard construction layout, common firefighting systems, and stability.

Question 6

Incident Objectives

Answer 6

Life Safety
Incident Stabilization
Property Conservation
Environmental Conservation

Question 7

Tactical Operations:

Answer 7

Rescue
Exposure
Confinement
Extinguish
Overhaul
Ventilation *
Salvage *
*May be performed at anytime based on conditions

Question 8

In some marine incidents a complete size up will be delayed until personnel can ________

Answer 8

In some marine incidents a complete size up will be delayed until personnel can access the water
area aboard the Coast Guard vessel

Question 9

Communications should attempt to gather as much

information as possible from the _____

Answer 9

Communications should attempt to gather as much

information as possible from the caller

Question 10

First arriving companies will provide a CAN report

(Conditions-Actions-Needs) and consider the need for __________early in the incident.

Answer 10

First arriving companies will provide a CAN report

(Conditions-Actions-Needs) and consider the need for additional resources early in the incident.

Question 11

Units without an assignment will stage a minimum of _______away from the scene awaiting
direction from the Incident Commander.

Answer 11

Units without an assignment will stage a minimum of one block away from the scene awaiting
direction from the Incident Commander.

Question 12

The ______ on the first arriving apparatus will determine where to position the apparatus.

Answer 12

The officer on the first arriving apparatus will determine where to position the apparatus.

Question 13

The officer on the first arriving apparatus will determine where to position the apparatus. Their
decision must be based on several factors:

Answer 13

 Overall Objectives
 Fire Extent and Location
 Water Source
 Type of Vessel
 Structural Integrity 
 Additional Resources
 Overhead Power Lines

Question 14

The Fire District’s responsibilities at ship/boat fires (that are tied to the dock) are the same as
for ______

Answer 14

The Fire District’s responsibilities at ship/boat fires (that are tied to the dock) are the same as
for structure fires

Question 15

The primary concern for a vessel fire while at dock is _______(including ___ ___) and exposures of surrounding vessels, fuel stations, and structures.

Answer 15

The primary concern for a vessel fire while at dock is life safety (including our own) and exposures of surrounding vessels, fuel stations, and structures.

Question 16

standpipe systems and _____ will be the best way to establish a water supply to the end of the pier.

Answer 16

standpipe systems and pier hose lays will be the best way to establish a water supply to the end of the pier.

Question 17

The use of ______should be considered early in the incident due to the materials involved in most marine fires.

Answer 17

The use of foam should be considered early in the incident due to the materials involved in most marine fires.

Question 18

The use of extra ____ or ____ should be used to move or contain the vessel in an area in the
case the original lines burn through or break from the force of hose streams.

Answer 18

The use of extra dock lines or chains should be used to move or contain the vessel in an area in the
case the original lines burn through or break from the force of hose streams.

Question 19

The Fire District in cooperation with the U.S. Coast Guard has developed a system to flow water
from a pump located on the Coast Guard vessels. A MFP (marine firefighting pack) will be located
at _______.

Answer 19

The Fire District in cooperation with the U.S. Coast Guard has developed a system to flow water
from a pump located on the Coast Guard vessels. A MFP (marine firefighting pack) will be located
at fire station 2.

Question 20

A MFP (marine firefighting pack) will be located
at fire station 2. The pack will contain (Coast Guard pump adaptor, section of hose, nozzle, two life
jackets, and grappling hook with ___ ft of chain and ___’ of rope).

Answer 20

A MFP (marine firefighting pack) will be located
at fire station 2. The pack will contain (Coast Guard pump adaptor, section of hose, nozzle, two life
jackets, and grappling hook with 10’ of chain and 50’ of rope).

Question 21

While on board the Coast Guard vessel Fire District personnel will wear a life ____or _____ including an _____ at all
times.

Answer 21

While on board the Coast Guard
vessel Fire District personnel will wear a life jacket or full bunker gear including an SCBA at all
times.

Question 22

One officer one ——and one _____ will be on board the coast Guard vessel for marine firefighting operations

Answer 22

One officer and one firefighter will be on board the coast Guard vessel for marine
firefighting operations

Question 23

The Incident Commander shall conduct a status check of the operations, and a PAR, aboard the vessel at ___-minute intervals.

Answer 23

The Incident Commander shall conduct a status check of the operations, and a PAR, aboard the vessel at 15-minute intervals.

Question 24

It is the responsibility of the _____ to have the spill cleaned up

Answer 24

It is the responsibility of the boat owner to have the spill cleaned up

Question 25

Contained spills such as spills in the ____ of a boat are considered to be fuel-contaminated water and require complete and
proper disposal.

Answer 25

Contained spills such as spills
in the bilge of a boat are considered to be fuel-contaminated water and require complete and
proper disposal.

Question 26

Spills that are greater than a sheen on the water, and which have no responsible party present,
shall be reported to the Emergency Management Coordinator through the Communications
Division. Proper authorities (i.e. DEP) can then be notified to determine if cleanup is required

Answer 26

Spills that are greater than a sheen on the water, and which have no responsible party present,
shall be reported to the Emergency Management Coordinator through the Communications
Division. Proper authorities (i.e. DEP) can then be notified to determine if cleanup is required

Question 27

DEP
adopted the Federal Reportable Quantities (RQ’s) for hazardous substances, and also has a DEP RQ
of 25 gallons for petroleum products to land, or any amount that causes a sheen on navigable
waters.

Answer 27

DEP
adopted the Federal Reportable Quantities (RQ’s) for hazardous substances, and also has a DEP RQ
of 25 gallons for petroleum products to land, or any amount that causes a sheen on navigable
waters.

Question 28

DEP requests immediate reporting of any incident that exceeds a RQ of 25 gallons, or
poses special problems or difficulties, or affects waterways or drinking water wells, or if DEP onscene assistance is requested.

Answer 28

DEP requests immediate reporting of any incident that exceeds a RQ of 25 gallons, or
poses special problems or difficulties, or affects waterways or drinking water wells, or if DEP onscene assistance is requested.

Question 29

If in doubt, or you feel it would be prudent, request Communications to notify the Emergency
Management Coordinator. At his discretion, he shall in turn notify the proper authorities

Answer 29

If in doubt, or you feel it would be prudent, request Communications to notify the Emergency
Management Coordinator. At his discretion, he shall in turn notify the proper authorities

Question 30

Small
releases (<25 gallons for most materials) or non-emergency releases can be reported either
immediately or the next business day

Answer 30

Small
releases (<25 gallons for most materials) or non-emergency releases can be reported either
immediately or the next business day

Question 31

When asking for DEP on-scene assistance, please make the
call as soon as possible. This will enable a quicker response and will help avoid the difficulties that
occasionally arise.

Answer 31

When asking for DEP on-scene assistance, please make the
call as soon as possible. This will enable a quicker response and will help avoid the difficulties that
occasionally arise.

Question 32

Both of these PPE will provide flotation for the firefighter in the event they
fall into the water

Answer 32

While working on and around the water, Fire District personnel will wear a life jacket or full bunker
gear including an SCBA.

Question 33

Firefighters that fall in the water while wearing structural bunker gear and an
SCBA should remain calm and let the air trapped inside the gear assist in flotation. The air in the
bottle will also assist in flotation of a firefighter while in the water

Answer 33

Firefighters that fall in the water while wearing structural bunker gear and an
SCBA should remain calm and let the air trapped inside the gear assist in flotation. The air in the
bottle will also assist in flotation of a firefighter while in the water

Question 34

If the boots can be removed,
they can be used as extra flotation when air is trapped inside them and they are placed under the
arms.

Answer 34

If the boots can be removed,
they can be used as extra flotation when air is trapped inside them and they are placed under the
arms.

Question 35

primary concern for a vessel fire while at dock is life safety (including our
own) and exposures of surrounding vessels, fuel stations, and structures.

Answer 35

primary concern for a vessel fire while at dock is life safety (including our
own) and exposures of surrounding vessels, fuel stations, and structures.

Question 36

The use of

foam should be considered early in the incident due to the materials involved in most marine fires

Answer 36

The use of

foam should be considered early in the incident due to the materials involved in most marine fires

Question 37

The use of extra dock lines or chains should be used to move or contain the vessel in an area in the
case the original lines burn through or break from the force of hose streams.

Answer 37

The use of extra dock lines or chains should be used to move or contain the vessel in an area in the
case the original lines burn through or break from the force of hose streams.