Firefighting procedures aboard small vessels

USCG Boatswain Manual Ch. 6 §6.1

Firefighting Shipboard fire is classified by fuel: A (combustibles), B (flammable liquids/gas), C (energised electrical), D (combustible metals — rare on small vessels), K (cooking oils — galley fires). Use the correct extinguisher class for the fuel.

USCG Boatswain Manual Ch. 6 §6.3

Firefighting The firefighting sequence is: alert the crew, isolate the fire (close hatches, ventilation), shut off fuel and electrical to the affected space, attack with the appropriate extinguisher, confirm extinguished, ventilate carefully to prevent re-ignition.

NAVEDTRA 14057 Ch. 13 — Ewarp, 8-20

Executive officer, 1-5 Extinguishing agents, 4-5 and 4-6 Exothermic torch, 2-10 F Fallout, 10-7 Fans, portable, 5-22 Fighting the fire, 7-8 Fire and smoke boundaries, 7-9 Fire extinguishers, portable, 5-1 Fire extinguishment, 7-1 Fire-fighter’s ensemble, 5-14 and 7-11 Fire-fighting fundamentals, 4-1 Fire-fighting systems, 6-1 Fire-fighting tactics, 7-1 Fire marshal, 1-9 Fire spread, 7-5 Fire tactics, 7-1 Fire attack, 7-12 and 7-13 Fire, classes of, 4-2, 7-1 and 7-2 Fire, dynamics of, 7-3 Fire, effects of, 4-3 Fire growth, 7-4 Fire triangle, 4-1 Firemain systems, types of, 6-1 Fittings, classification of, 3-13 Flashlights/headlamps, 5-23 Force, moments of, 12-3 and 12-4 Frame numbering, 3-5 Freeboard, 12-7 Free communication effect, 12-18 Free surface effect, 12-15 and 12-16 G Gases, 4-3 Ge…

NAVEDTRA 14057 Ch. 4 — Fire Extinguishment

Learning Objective: Recall the fundamentals of fire extinguishing. In general, fires may be extinguished by removing one side of the fire triangle (fuel, heat, or oxygen) or by slowing down the rate of combustion. The method or methods used in any specific instance will depend upon the classification of the fire (table 4-1) and the circumstances surrounding the fire.

Boat Crew Seamanship Manual (M16114.5C) Ch. 18 — Description and Application of Extinguishing Agents ¶2

Chapter 18 – Fire Fighting, Rescue, and Assistance D.4. High-Velocity Fog Use of high velocity fog is also an effective method of extinguishing fires. D.4.a. Class A Fires High-velocity fog is more useful than a solid stream on Class A fires. One reason is that high-velocity fog can cool a much wider surface than a steady stream and consequently, it can absorb more heat. Additionally, as fog comes into contact with any surface heated by fire, it becomes steam. Steam provides a secondary smothering effect that further aids in extinguishing the fire. D.4.b. Class B Fires Because of the cooling qualities of finely divided water particles, high-velocity fog is a successful extinguishing agent on Class B fires. High-velocity fog should be used on flammable liquids only when AFFF (see D.5) is no…

Boat Crew Seamanship Manual (M16114.5C) Ch. 18 — Extinguishing Fires ¶1

Introduction A fire discovered early and quickly fought can usually be extinguished easily. Portable fire extinguishers are used for a fast attack that will knock down flames. However, they contain a limited supply of extinguishing agent. Crewmembers with limited training in using of these extinguishers often waste extinguishing agent by using them improperly. Periodic training, including practice with actual types of extinguishers carried onboard boats, will ensure proficient use of this equipment. Extinguishers that are due to be discharged and inspected should be used for training. G.1. Safety Rules The following safety rules should be observed when using portable fire extinguishers: • Immediately upon discovering a fire, sound an alarm and summon help. Never try to fight a fire alone. …