REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE |
This describes the knowledge required for this unit.
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| Relevant sections of maritime regulations applicable to fire prevention and firefighting on board a vessel
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2
| ISM Code and associated vessel's safety management system and procedures, where relevant
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3
| Duties and responsibilities as a member of the emergency response organisation on a vessel
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4
| The chemistry of fire and its relationship to materials typically carried on vessels, including:
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| a
| elements of fire and their relationship to the fire triangle
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| b
| dangers associated with fuels having a low flashpoint
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| c
| dangers associated with the heating of fuels to their self-ignition temperature
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| d
| situations where spontaneous combustion may occur
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| e
| importance of ensuring that fuels are outside their range of flammability
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| f
| safety precautions that should be adopted when using fuels with a high vapour density
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| g
| risks associated with finely divided fuels
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| Principles underlying the spread of fire and its extinguishment
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| Fire hazards and risks found on board vessels
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| The different classes of fire, their characteristics and equipment needed for their extinguishment
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| Firefighting techniques, agents and precautions applicable to different classes of fire on board a vessel
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| Principles and procedures for the use of self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) when fighting fires
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| Firefighting clothing, outfits and personal safety equipment used when fighting a fire on board a vessel
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| Types firefighting appliances, equipment and systems used on board vessels, their features, principles of operation and the procedures for their use and maintenance
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| Fixed fire prevention and extinguishing installations used on vessels and their principles of operation
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| Relevant features of portable firefighting equipment and procedures for their use, including:
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| The colour coding of portable fire extinguishers
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| b
| The processes for the extinguishment of A. B, or C Class fires using portable fire extinguishers
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| c
| Extinguishing an F Class fire with a fire blanket is demonstrated
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| d
| The recharging of portable fire extinguishers (where applicable)
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| e
| The use of hose lines to extinguish fires
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| f
| The setting up of foam making equipment to extinguish B Class fires
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| Procedures for interior search and rescue and firefighting operations as a member of a team, including:
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| The donning and start up procedures of SCBA
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| b
| Procedures for search and rescue operations in a smoke filled space
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| c
| Procedures for interior fire extinguishing operations
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| d
| Procedures for the logging of SCBA operators on a BA control board
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| e
| After use maintenance of SCBA
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| f
| Lifeline signals
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| g
| Procedures for entering a compartment filled with high expansion foam without wearing SCBA
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| The importance of testing and evaluating emergency procedures
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| Typical problems that can occur with shipboard firefighting equipment and operations and appropriate remedial action and solutions
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| Sources of information on shipboard fire prevention and extinguishment |
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REQUIRED SKILLS |
This describes the basic skills required for this unit.
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| Communicate effectively with other crew and passengers during simulated and real fire emergencies
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2
| Read, interpret and follow instructions on fire emergency procedures and on the use of fire prevention and firefighting equipment
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3
| Recognise and interpret fire alarms and respond as per emergency procedures
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4
| Work collaboratively with other shipboard personnel and passengers during a fire emergency
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5
| Determine the type and extent of a fire and take appropriate action
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6
| Participate as a member standard shipboard firefighting organisation on a vessel
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| Identify and use fixed fire detection and extinguishing systems as per operating instructions
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8
| Use portable fire extinguishers as per operating instructions
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| Recharge portable fire extinguishers as per instructions (where applicable)
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10
| Adapt to contingencies and variations in fire prevention and firefighting equipment
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| Recognise fire hazards on a vessel and take appropriate action to report them and minimise them
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