Firemain and Magazine Sprinkler System

Question 1

Where is fire pump #1, and where are its controllers?

Answer 1

Lower diesel 1, STBD aft corner

Local: STBD of 1A Main diesel engine in upper diesel 1

Remote: 2nd deck, port side pway, frame 80

Question 2

Where is fire pump #2, and where are its controllers?

Answer 2

Lower diesel 2, STBD aft corner

Local: STBD FWD corner in upper diesel 2

Remote: 2nd deck, port side pway, frame 103

Question 3

Where is fire pump #3, and where are its controllers?

Answer 3

Lower turbine room, PORT aft corner

Local: PORT aft in upper turbine room

Remote: 2nd deck, port side pway, frame 140

Question 4

Where is the Magazine sprinkler pump, and where are its controllers?

Answer 4

Lower motor room, STBD of the ladderwell leading into the lower section

Local: Behind main motor #2

Remote: Upper Cargo, the Bridge, and the ECC

Question 5

How many magazine sprinkler cross connects are there and where are they located?

Answer 5

02 - 1 on the port side of the science horseshoe and 1 on the inboard portside bulkhead (both on 2nd deck)

Question 6

What are international shore ties for? Where can you find them, and where can you secure them?

Answer 6

A connection from shore or other ships for shipboard firefighting in the event of total pump failure where seawater is supplied at a pre-decided pressure and is connected to the ship’s fire main.

Frame 100, on port and STBD side

Port cut-off: outside XO’s office

STBD cut-off: outside ship’s store

BOTH: ladderwell leading to aux 2

Question 7

What are the four types of fire loops? Which is used onboard?

Answer 7

1. Loop
2. Figure 8
3. Vertical
4. Straight horizontal
   We use a straight horizontal dry firemain

Question 8

What are zebra valves and where are they located?

Answer 8

Used to separate the firemain into three separate sections
1. 2-79-2
2. 2-129-2

Question 9

How do you winterize a firemain?

Answer 9

Fully drain all exterior piping and secure cut-off valves leading to the weather decks.