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Manage firefighting and fire prevention activities on board a vessel

Manage firefighting and fire prevention activities on board a vessel

Unit of competency
National Code
MARF011
State Code
WH839
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/10/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/02/2014
Field of Education
039905 - Fire Technology
Original Release Date
04/02/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
his unit involves the skills and knowledge required to manage firefighting and fire prevention activities on board a vessel.This unit applies to deck and engine officers who are required by Marine Order 3 to be in charge of firefighting activities on board a vessel.This unit has links to legislative and certification requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Manage fire prevention activities
  • 1.1 Hazards including dangerous goods on board a vessel are identified and appropriate action is implemented as determined by industry standard documentation
  • 1.2 Legislative requirements and current industry standards relating to the maintenance and operation of fire detection, firefighting equipment and systems on board are met and complied with
  • 1.3 Inductions or other educational activities are organised to ensure awareness of causal factors of on-board fires, prevention methods and standard operating procedures when fire alarms are activated
2 Plan for fire emergencies
  • 2.1 Vessel fire control plan is consulted to review and develop appropriate response to any fire
  • 2.2 Contingencies are anticipated, planned for and practised
  • 2.3 Evacuations are prepared for and practised according to regulatory requirements
  • 2.4 Roles/functions of command and firefighting team members, as related to fire prevention and suppression, are established and reviewed according to regulatory and organisational requirements
  • 2.5 Firefighting training exercises are developed and implemented according to regulatory and organisational requirements
  • 2.6 Training exercises are prepared, practised and debriefed according to regulatory and organisational requirements, to ensure readiness for any fire emergency
3 Coordinate tactical firefighting activities in response to a fire emergency
  • 3.1 Gathering of full and accurate information on the nature and extent of the fire by the command team is overseen
  • 3.2 Order of priority and sequence of actions appropriate to the requirements of the incident is determined and communicated to the responding crew clearly and accurately
  • 3.3 Evacuation of personnel, if appropriate, is conducted according to regulatory requirements
  • 3.4 Search and rescue operations are conducted using established marine firefighting best practice
  • 3.5 Controlled ventilation techniques are correctly applied during fire suppression and rescue operations
  • 3.6 Treatment of injured personnel is timely and according to current best casualty management practice
  • 3.7 Operational tactics are monitored for their effectiveness and adjusted when required to ensure best outcomes
  • 3.8 Operational tactics are monitored to ensure vessel stability and integrity is maintained
  • 3.9 All shore-side involvement in an on-board fire emergency is coordinated and monitored effectively
4 Manage post fire activities
  • 4.1 Fire watch is coordinated to prevent re-ignition
  • 4.2 Fire affected area is secured prior to investigation according to regulatory and organisational requirements
  • 4.3 Equipment is restored to operational condition where applicable
  • 4.4 Cause of the fire is investigated and determined according to regulatory and organisational requirements
  • 4.5 Incident reports are completed according to regulatory and organisational requirements
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