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Role of the Fire Service During Shipboard Fires
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The Unified Command System
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Role of the Fire Service
• Perform size-up, including obtaining information regarding actions taken, effectiveness of the actions, and further intentions
• Ensure effective implementation of the the Unified Command
• Provide personnel specially trained in fire suppression
• Mobilize resources, provide logistical support• Conduct pre-incident surveys, pre-fire plans,
hazard assessments
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Merchant Vessel Organization
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Ship’s Master
• Overall responsibility for safety of crew, vessel and its cargo
• Chief representative of ship’s owner
• Key point of contact during any incident
• May accept or deny your offer of assistance
• May delegate duties to subordinates
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Merchant Vessel Organization
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Chief Engineer
• Responsible for organization of Engineering Staff, and coordinating all operation, maintenance and repair of machinery from stem to stern
• Chief and staff will have high level of knowledge of machinery space layout, all ship systems, operation and control of all fire suppression and detection systems, and HVAC
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Merchant Vessel Organization
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Chief Mate
• In charge of ship’s stability, trim, safety, cargo and ballast operations
• Key asset for suppression operations – particularly de-watering, ships stability and trim, cargo arrangements and systems, types of cargo on board, load plans, documentation
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Merchant Vessel Organization
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Merchant Vessel Crew
• Assigned to ship for extended periods (several months to a year)
• Knowledgeable about vessel’s layout and systems (usually)
• Most will have had some level of marine fire fighting training (STCW – every 5ys.)
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Merchant Vessel Crew
• Various nationalities and languages possible
• Enthusiasm regarding fire suppression operations may vary