ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Manage fire prevention activities

1.1

Hazards, including dangerous goods onboard a vessel, are identified and appropriate action is implemented as determined by industry standard documentation

1.2

Legislative and company requirements and current industry standards relating to the maintenance and operation of fire detection, firefighting equipment and systems onboard a vessel are met and complied with

1.3

Inductions or other educational activities are organised to ensure awareness of causal factors of onboard fires, prevention methods and standard operating procedures (SOPs) when fire alarms are activated

2

Plan for fire emergencies

2.1

Vessel fire control plan is consulted to review and develop appropriate response to any fire

2.2

Contingencies are anticipated, planned for and practised

2.3

Evacuations are prepared for and practised according to regulatory requirements

2.4

Roles/functions of command and firefighting team members, as related to fire prevention and suppression, are established and reviewed according to regulatory and organisational requirements

2.5

Firefighting training exercises are developed and implemented according to regulatory and organisational requirements

2.6

Training exercises are prepared, practised and debriefed according to regulatory and organisational requirements, to ensure readiness for any fire emergency

3

Coordinate tactical firefighting activities in response to a fire emergency

3.1

Gathering of full and accurate information on the nature and extent of the fire by the command team is overseen

3.2

Order of priority and sequence of actions appropriate to the requirements of the incident is determined and communicated to the responding crew clearly and accurately

3.3

Evacuation of personnel, if appropriate, is conducted according to regulatory requirements

3.4

Search and rescue (SAR) operations are conducted using established marine firefighting best practice

3.5

Controlled ventilation techniques are correctly applied during fire suppression and rescue operations

3.6

Treatment of injured personnel is conducted in a timely manner and according to current best casualty management practice

3.7

Operational tactics are monitored for their effectiveness and adjusted, as required, to ensure best outcomes

3.8

Operational tactics are monitored to ensure vessel stability and dewatering integrity is maintained

3.9

All actions of shore-side firefighters involved in an onboard fire emergency while in port is coordinated and monitored effectively in accordance with ship and port regulations

4

Manage post-fire activities

4.1

Fire watch is coordinated to prevent re-ignition

4.2

Fire affected area is secured prior to investigation according to regulatory and organisational requirements

4.3

Equipment is maintained to operational condition, as applicable

4.4

Cause of the fire is investigated and determined according to regulatory and organisational requirements

4.5

Incident reports are completed according to regulatory and organisational requirements