REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE |
This describes the knowledge required for this unit. |
1 | Relevant sections of the relevant maritime regulations applicable to the management of marine firefighting and prevention activities |
2 | Role and function of standard firefighting organisation models used on board vessels, including: |
| a | the role/function of the command team in a shipboard fire situation |
| b | the roles of other firefighting teams in a shipboard fire |
| c | the role and duties of the scene leader in a shipboard fire scenario |
3 | The chemistry of fire and its relationship to materials typically carried on vessels |
4 | Principles underlying the spread of fire and its extinguishment |
5 | The different classes of fire, their characteristics and strategies and equipment needed for their extinguishment |
6 | The characteristics and hazards associated with fires on various vessel types and spaces |
7 | Material safety data sheets relevant to the various types of cargo carried on vessels |
8 | The importance of maintenance of fire detection and firefighting equipment on board vessels |
9 | Types of fire detection, firefighting equipment and systems used on board vessels, their features, principles of operation and the procedures for their use and maintenance |
10 | Firefighting techniques applicable to different classes of fire on board a vessel |
11 | Sources for information that available to the command team in a shipboard fire situation |
12 | The implications of shipboard firefighting management in port and procedures that must be followed to comply with port and state regulations |
13 | Problems that are likely to be encountered during the management of a shipboard fire and related tactics and solutions that can be applied |
14 | Relevant regulations, codes of practice, policies and procedures related to the to the maintenance of fire detection, firefighting equipment and systems |
15 | Methods for checking and replacing consumable materials in typical fire detection and firefighting equipment and systems on board various types and sizes of vessels |
16 | The requirements for on-board firefighting training, including: |
| a | basic training principles and practice |
| b | on board firefighting training requirements as detailed in the AMSA Marine Orders |
| c | the importance of having aims and objectives for a training exercise |
| d | procedures for evaluating and improving training activities |
17 | Problems that can occur with fire detection and firefighting equipment and operations on board a vessel and appropriate remedial action and solutions |
18 | The principle of operation of fixed fire suppression systems |
19 | The procedure for the safe activation of fixed firefighting systems |
20 | The typical actions of passengers in a shipboard fire |
21 | Maritime communication techniques applicable to the management of fire prevention and firefighting activities on board a vessel |
22 | Strategies for rapid briefing of shore-based firefighters and other shore-based emergency organisations |
23 | Strategies for overcoming language barriers when communicating with shore-based firefighters |
24 | Sources of information on fire prevention and extinguishment on board vessels |
REQUIRED SKILLS |
This describes the basic skills required for this unit. |
1 | Communicate effectively with crew and passengers during simulated and real fire emergencies |
2 | Read, interpret and follow policy and procedures for the management of fire prevention and firefighting activities on a vessel |
3 | Liaise with shore-based firefighters and other shore-based emergency organisations during a fire emergency on a vessel |
4 | Use appropriate strategies for overcoming language barriers and cultural differences when communicating with shore-based firefighters |
5 | Recognise and interpret fire alarms and respond as per emergency procedures |
6 | Provide leadership to other shipboard personnel and passengers during a fire emergency |
7 | Determine the type and extent of a fire and initiate appropriate action |
6 | Coordinate the operations of a standard shipboard firefighting organisation on a vessel |
8 | Coordinate the use of fixed fire detection and extinguishing systems as per operating instructions |
9 | Coordinate the use of portable fire extinguishers as per operating instructions |
10 | Recognise problems that can occur with fire detection and firefighting equipment and operations on board a vessel and initiate appropriate remedial action and solutions |
11 | Provide on-board firefighting training for members of a shipboard firefighting organisation on a vessel |
12 | Adapt to contingencies and variations in fire prevention and firefighting equipment on a vessel |
13 | Recognise fire hazards on a vessel and initiate appropriate action to minimise them |
14 | Coordinate the maintenance of fire detection and firefighting equipment on board a vessel |