Fire COPY

Question 1

What are the fire fighting appliance requirements for a vessel over 500gt<3000gt

Answer 1

• 2 Jets of water to reach any part of the vessel.
• Fixed fire suppression system in machinery space
• Suitable number of Extinguisher, as least one readily available in the accommodation space not less than 5. Vessel over 1000gt
• INternational shore connection
• 2 BA sets
• PAint and flammable liquid locker, approved protection system.
• fire detection and alarms system

Question 2

What does F,I,R,E stand for

Answer 2

F - Find
I - Inform
R - Restrict
E - Extinguish or escape

Question 3

Classifications of types of fire

Answer 3

Class A - Solids of organic nature

Class B - Flammable liquids

Class C - Gas fires

Class D - Metals, powdered metals

Class F(British)/K(US) - Fats/Kitchen, Cooking Oils

Electrical Fires - (class E) but not really a class. Once electricity has been isolated fire becomes a class abcd.

Question 4

Types of extinguisher and where they are applicable.

Answer 4

Foam - Type A, B fires. Smothering and cooling, Forms a blanket over water and oils due to low specific gravity. Not to be used in situations where electricity is of concern until completely isolated.

Dry Powder (ABC powder)- Type A, B, C Fires. There are types of powders that can be used on class D. Inhibits chemical reaction, Smothers to a point, does not cool. May damage electrical equipment.

Co2 - Type A, B, C, D and electrical. Will only be effective in confined spaces as Co2 disperses easily. Does not cool and there fore will not prevent re-ignition.

Water - not common onboard a vessel

Wet chemical - Type F/K. Cooking oil fats. Turns the oil into a soapy substance.

Question 5

EEBD requirements

Answer 5

In accommodation space: At least 2 per main vertical zone.

In machinery spaces: The amount shall be determined by the size of the space and then amount of people working in it.

Additionally: at least 1 spare onboard.

Question 6

Initial actions on response to a FIRE

Answer 6

Person who finds:

• Inform/raise the alarm
• attack fire immediately
• Leave compartment marketing sure isolated

OOW:

• Raise Alarm/ Muster
• Fire doors and
• Call Master
• Shut dampers/ventilation
• Slow
• Chart assessment and Position

Master:

• Take Con
• Casualties/missing people
• Fire pumps, Bilge Pumps, Emergency generators, Emergency fire pump.
• Fire fighting activities
• Boundary cooling
• Electrical and fuel shut offs
• Suppression system activation
• GMDSS
• Emergency services
• Stability
• Vessel manoeuvring (orientation to the wind, Safe haven, Anchor)

Follow up:

• Notify port, flag state harbour master
• DPA/Managment
• Emergency services
• Class
• Pollution
• MAIB
• Abandonment

LOG BOOK

Question 7

FFE inspections Monthly

Answer 7

Monthly:

• BA gear
• Extinguishers in position, good condition
• Hydrants hoses and nozzles in place and serviceable.
• Escape routes
• PA and alarms
• Fixed FFE valves in correct operational position, gauges in proper ranges, Cylanders full. Test auto start function.
• Fire pumps and E-pump (fuel level)
• Sample of detectors and call points

Question 8

FFE quarterly inspections

Answer 8

Quarterly:

• Extinguisher at correct pressure, service date
• INternational shot connection is serviceable
• FFE Locker has full inventory
• Fire door, dampers and ventilation operate locally

Question 9

FFE Annual inspections

Answer 9

Annual:

• Extinguishers annual inspection and recharge
• Hoses pressure tested
• All hydrants valves operation
• Fire door and dampers operate remotely
• Galley exhausts/ducts Free from grease build up
• All Fixed suppression systems operate correctly. Manufacturer inspection and service
• Fire pumps, flow rate and pressure tests, relief valves
• Filters/strainers
• Fixed fire detection system, detectors visually inspected, operate according to manufacturer specs
• BA sets inspection and service, Cylanders visual inspection
• EEBD, Annual service

Question 10

FFE weekly inspection

Answer 10

Equipment must be check to ensure ready for immediate use.

• Fire detection system, Alarms, lamp indicators with switch
• Fire doors and damper indicators on panel test button
• PA system
• BA sets correct operating pressure
• Water mist control panel indicators, visually inspect pump units, valve positions

Question 11

FFE 2 year inspection

Answer 11

• Fixed co2, weighed contents verified, 95% nominal charge

- Blow dry compressed air through nitrogen discharge lines to ensure no blockages

Question 12

FFE 5year

Answer 12

• CO2 intrerna; inspection of control valve
• Water mist Perform internal inspection of valves, batteries
• Hydrostatic test of BA cylanders
• Low level light, luminance test

Question 13

FFE 10 year

Answer 13

• Fixed Gas (co2) hydrostatic test of 10% of total, if one or more fail then 50 percent must be tested, if further failure then all to be tested
• Flexible hoses replaced
• Highfog, Hydrostatic

Question 14

Which circular explains FFE inspections

Answer 14

MSC circ 1432