Firefighting, damage control, and emergency response

33 CFR §155.140

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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. 13 — Glossary

3-M PROGRAM—Program that requires the testing of damage control equipment and preparation of inspection reports. These actions improve the reliability of systems and equipment through documentation of maintenance information for analysis. ABSORPTION—Penetration of solid materials or liquids by a foreign substance (such as a chemical agent) without a chemical reaction. ACCESSMAN—The accessman will open doors, hatches, and clear routes as necessary to provide access to the fire when directed by the scene leader. ACTIVE DESMOKING—Removing smoke and heat from the smoke control zone between the inner smoke boundary and outer smoke boundary before extinguishing the fire, aiding fire-fighting efforts, and reducing smoke spread in the ship. Active desmoking is applied only for fires that involve p…

NAVEDTRA 14057 Ch. 4 — Fire-Fighting Fundamentals

Learning Objective: Recall the components of the “fire triangle,” the classifications of fires, the fundamentals of extinguishing fires, and the different extinguishing agents used. Fire is a constant potential hazard aboard ship. You must take all possible measures to prevent fires from starting. If a fire does start, you must immediately report the fire to the officer of the deck and then extinguish it rapidly. Often a fire will start in conjunction with other damage caused by enemy action, storms, or an accident. A fire can cause more damage than the initial casualty if not immediately extinguished. In fact, a fire could cause the loss of a ship even after the original damage has been repaired or minimized. A Damage Controlman has to know how to identify the different classes of fires, …

NAVEDTRA 14057 Ch. 7 — Fire-Fighting Tactics

Learning Objective: Recall the characteristics of different classes of fire, the stages of a fire, and the basic tactics and strategies to attack and extinguish different classes of fires, and the fire-fighting equipment used. As a Damage Controlman, you will most likely encounter different types of fires aboard your ship. Although fires have certain things in common, each fire has its own unique features. Examples of some unique features of each fire are the type of material burning, the ease with which the fire can be isolated, or the location of the compartment it is in. With these factors in mind, it is easy to see that there are many things to consider when deciding what tactics to employ to attack a fire. Therefore, fire parties and repair lockers are trained to respond to a variety …

NAVEDTRA 14057 Ch. 7 — Summary

This chapter provides information pertaining to the tactics and strategies involved in fire fighting. Although every fire is different, certain practices apply to all fires. More detailed information on combating different types of fires is found in NSTM, chapter 555, volume 1, and NATOPS U.S. Navy Aircraft and Rescue Manual, NAVAIR 00-80R-14. While the information is located in these volumes, there is no substitute for actual hands-on training. As you become proficient as a Damage Controlman, you will train your shipmates in fire fighting, as well as other aspects of damage control. A properly trained in-port fire party or attack team may make the difference between dealing with a small easily controlled fire, and one that threatens the entire ship.