Condition

As part of a fire team, given conditions simulating a stateroom fire on board a vessel.

Performance requirement

Behavior Standard
The student will: During assessment, the student shall, at a minimum:
  • assess the situation and make an appropriate plan of attack
  • command the hose line and give proper directions to extinguish the fire
  • maneuver a hose to provide uninterrupted flow of water for the attack team
  • attack and extinguish the fire

as part of a team or individually,

  • sound proper alarm prior to fire attack
  • order necessary system shutdowns and notifications
  • deploy additional fire parties as required
  • display the proper use of all P.P.E
  • displays proper procedures for rehab, hydration and cool down
  • communicate effectively with others, including shore-side personnel
  • rescue, remove, and treat casualties, if any
  • demonstrate correct technique
  • successfully extinguish fire

Location

Assessed in FF‑0106 2/C Firefighting Practicum.

References

STCW Knowledge, Understanding and Proficiency

  1. FF-X2.2
  2. AFF-X1.01
  3. AFF-X1.08

NVIC Tasks

  1. NVIC 08-14 Task 3.8.C *Demonstrate the proper hose team leader procedures *
  2. NVIC 09-14 Task 1.6.A Respond to a paint locker, stateroom, or cleaning gear locker fire