CBRNDC Flashcards
(51 cards)
What does CBRNDC stand for?
Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Damage Control
What are your actions upon discovering a fire?
- LVA
- CAA
- If the fire is too large attempt to set up a water wall on the door
- Close the door and contain the fire.
Initiate boundary cooling - Once relieved by the attack party report to I/C FCP on location of the fire and flammable materials, type of fire, was the door open or closed, are personnel trapped, what equipment has been used, and any obstacles
- Escorted to HQ1 and brief OOD/DCO
What should you report to I/C FCP after fire attack?
- Location
- Type of fire
- Door status
- Personnel status
- Equipment used
- Obstacles.
What actions should be taken if beaten back during a fire attack?
- Close the door
- Boundary Cooling
- Rig for re-entry.
What is the Fleet Standard Time for arrival at the SOTI for Attack BA after the pipe ‘FIRE, FIRE, FIRE..’?
2 Mins
What is the Fleet Standard Time for arrival at the SOTI for the Support party after the pipe ‘FIRE, FIRE, FIRE..’?
8 Mins
What does SPE stand for?
Stored Pressure Extinguisher
How long will a 6L Wet Chemical Extinguisher (Fry Fighter) last in operation?
45 sec
Which type of SPE would you use on a Carbonaceous fire?
AFFF
Which type of SPE would you use on an oil-based fire?
AFFF
Which type of SPE would you use on a deep fat fryer fire?
Wet Chemical Fire Extinguisher
What additional consideration is needed when operating a 2kg CO2 SPE?
Do not hold the bottle + horn due to freezing, CO2 is not life supporting.
Where would you find Centre fed Hose Reels (CFHR)?
Main passageways and main machinery spaces near escape routes
How do you know the reach of a CFHR?
A diagram adjacent to the CFHR
How long will a 201 AFFF drum last when used with the following?
CFHR - 2 mins
Delta Nozzle - 90s (ONLZ only)
What gas fixed fire fighting system is fitted within the machinery space(s) of ships?
T23 - Halon Drench
T45 - CO2 Drench
QEC - Inergen
OPV - No Gas
Who gives permission to operate the first and second shot of the gas firefighting system?
First shot - MEO at sea and OOD in harbour; Second shot - Captain at sea and MEO in harbour.
What is containment in fire fighting?
Surrounding a fire on all sides to ensure it doesn’t spread.
What would you expect to find in a containment bag?
- Tape
- Deck plan card
- Hammer
- Axe
- Screwdrivers
- Knife
- Rototherm
- DC Sheeting
What checks are carried out daily/weekly on every EDBA set?
- Pressure gauge reads above 260 bar
- Gauge is visible in Perspex window
- Bypass valve closed
- Whistle operates at 55 bar
- Mask is clean, undamaged, hoses in good repair
- Tally correlates to stowage
- Anti-flash gloves/hood present
- Distress horn operative
- Signed in Hat
- Straps fully extended
Name a secondary use for HPSW onboard.
Eductors, Ram Fans
What is a Ram Fan?
Used for smoke extraction powered by HPSW using size 2 hoses.
How would you check an X Ray compartment for flooding before entering?
Indicator Test Plug.
What is a Red Risk Zone?
A flooding risk area of a ship that requires strict control of openings.