NVIC 09-14 Task 1.1.A

Control fire-fighting operations aboard ships

AFF-X1.01 Fire-fighting procedures at sea and in port, with particular emphasis on organization, tactics and command

In an approved or accepted course, in simulated shipboard conditions, given a full set of ship’s fire and emergency plans and procedures, and one of the following fire scenarios:

1. engine-room fire;
2. cargo hold fire, or
3. service space fire,

upon receipt of a report or other indication of fire, the candidate takes all required initial actions to alert required parties and dispatch appropriate assistance.

The candidate promptly orders the sounding of the correct signals and takes all required initial actions in a timely manner and in accordance with the ship’s fire and emergency plans and procedures.