As team leader of the No.2 emergency squad you arrive at the scene of a fire in the Bosun's storeroom on the weather deck. How would you proceed to fight this fire?
• Fire party leader responsibilities on scene (size-up, safety, communication) • Sequence of actions in firefighting: locate, communicate, contain, then attack • Risks of opening a closed space involved in fire (backdraft, flashover) and when to use fixed systems vs hose teams
• Before anyone enters or opens a space on fire, what must the team leader know and communicate to the bridge? • In what order should you: (1) cool boundaries, (2) open doors, (3) activate a fixed system, and (4) commit crew with hoses? Why? • When is it appropriate to use a fixed fire-extinguishing system immediately, and what must be done first regarding personnel and ventilation?
• Verify which action best reflects initial scene assessment and communication by the team leader. • Check which options might increase danger by suddenly introducing air to a closed, burning space. • Consider whether you must ensure personnel safety, space isolation, and accurate information to the bridge before committing to a specific method of attack.
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