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1
Q

Who holds Command Control during DC evolutions?

A

CO

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2
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Where is Damage Control Central located?

A

The log office (1-73-1-Q)

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3
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Who controls firefighting and damage control efforts from DCC?

A

DCA

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4
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What is the order of succession if DCC goes down?

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Repair 8, Repair 3, Repair 2, OOD/CO

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5
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How many repair lockers are on the ship?

A

4

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6
Q

Where is repair 2 located? What is its assigned area?

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Located in 1-82-2-A, responsible for all damage on the messdeck and forward. Primary locker for machinery space fires

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7
Q

Where is repair 3 located, what is its assigned area?

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After locker located in 2-221-1-A. Responsible for all damage to the helo hanger and aft of the mess deck

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8
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Where is repair 5 located, what is it’s responsibility?

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Located in ECC in 3-152-0-E. Responsible for maintaining engineering stuff

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9
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Where is repair 8 located and what is it’s job

A

ET shop, responsible for electronic damage control

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10
Q

What is the marking for material condition X-Ray and when is it set?

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Black X, usually set during normal working hours in port

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11
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What is the marking for material condition Yoke and when is it set?

A

Marked with a black Y. Usually set at sea and during other than normal working hours at sea

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12
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What is the marking for material condition Zebra and when is it set?

A

Red Z, set during general quarters

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13
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What is modified zebra?

A

Used to downgrade zebra or upgrade yoke during certain evolutions

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14
Q

What is the marking for circle X-Ray?

A

Black X in a circle

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15
Q

What is the marking for circle yoke?

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Black Y in a circle

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16
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What is the marking for Dog Zebra, when is it used?

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Red Z in a Black D. Used on fittings to prevent light from escaping the ship at night

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17
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What is the marking for william/circle william. What is william used for?

A

W/W in a circle. Used to prevent the spread of fire and smoke.

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18
Q

Where is the DC closure log maintained inport/underway

A

quarterdeck/bridge

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19
Q

How long can a fitting be open in the DC closure log for?

A

24 hours

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20
Q

Break down the following bullseye tag:

1-68-1-L

A

1: Deck
2. Fwd most frame
3. Stbd of the centerline
4. Compartment use

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21
Q

What are Bear’s 9 transverse bulkheads?

A

12,26,47,82,103,165,186,207,228

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22
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What tests should you conduct prior to entering a compartment that has been flooded with HALON/HFP FM200

A

Conduct a test for Hydrogen Flouride/Hydrogen Bromide

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23
Q

What is the temperature that HALON 1301 decomposes at when in contact wtih hot flames or surfaces?

A

900 degrees

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24
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What is the temp that HFP FM200 domposes at?

A

1300 degrees

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25
Q

How long is the delay before HALON is released?

A

30 seconds

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26
Q

Can ESP’s be used to pump gasoline or heavy oils?

A

No

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27
Q

Should you use a strainer when using a portable pump?

A

Yes to prevent foreign debris from getting in

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28
Q

What are some Hazards associated with using the PECU?

A

Toxic fumes, fire hazard

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29
Q

What safety precaution should you take with the RAMFAN?

A

It should be grounded to safely discharge static electricity

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30
Q

What are the 05 steps in the ORM process?

A
  1. Identifying Hazards
  2. Assessing Hazards
  3. Making a Risk Decision
  4. Implementing Risk Control Decisions
  5. SUpervising the Effectiveness of Risk Controls
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31
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What are the plotting symbols for fire?

A

A, B, C, D

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32
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What are the symbols for flooding?

A

FL or two wavy lines

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33
Q

What is the symbol for rupture

A

R

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34
Q

What is the symbol for weapon impact?

A

WPN

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35
Q

What is the symbol for fragmentation?

A

STR

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36
Q

What is the symbol for hole?

A

H

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37
Q

What is the symbol for structural damage?

A

STR

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38
Q

What is the symbol for jammed access?

A

J

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39
Q

What is the symbol for electrical power lost

A

E

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40
Q

What is the symbol for electrical damage?

A

ED

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41
Q

What is the symbol for casualty power/casualty power lost?

A

CP/CPL

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42
Q

What is the symbol for communication lost?

A

T

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43
Q

What is the symbol for mechanical failure?

A

M

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44
Q

What is the symbol for mechanical damage?

A

MD

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45
Q

What ist he symbol FOR hazmat?

A

tox

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46
Q

What is the symbol for biological hazard?

A

BIO

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47
Q

What is the symbol for radiation hazard?

A

NUC

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48
Q

What is the symbol for UXO?

A

ORD

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49
Q

What is the symbol for primary casualty boundaries

A

CB

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50
Q

What is the symbol for fire boundaries

A

FB

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51
Q

What is the symbol for flood boundaries?

A

FLB

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52
Q

What is the symbol for smoke boundaries?

A

SB

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53
Q

What is the symbol for crew casualty

A

P

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54
Q

What are the three parts of a message?

A

Name of station called
Name of station calling
State the message

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55
Q

What are the three rules for treating soft tissue wounds?

A

Control Hemorrhage
Treat the victim for shock
Do what you can to prevent infection

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56
Q

How many principal pressure points are on each side of the body?

A

11

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57
Q

What are the two methods to control hemorrhage?

A

Direct pressure and a tourniquet

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58
Q

What is the ABCDE for med?

A

Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Expose

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59
Q

What are the 4 parts of the fire tetrahedron?

A

Fuel, Oxygen, Chemical Chain Reaction, heat

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60
Q

What material provides fuel for class Alpha fires?

A

Wood, clothes, trash, bedding, etc?

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61
Q

What is the most effective extinguishing agent for class alpha fires?

A

Water

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62
Q

What provides fuel for class bravo fires?

A

Liquid Petroleum products

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63
Q

What is the most effective extinguishing agent for class Bravo fires?

A

AFFF

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64
Q

What fuels class Charlie fires?

A

Electricity

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65
Q

What ist he most effective extinguishing agent for class charlie fires?

A

CO2

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66
Q

What fuels class Delta fires?

A

Metals

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67
Q

What is the most effective extinguishing agent for class delta fires?

A

Jettison/Water from a distance

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68
Q

Where are the two fire pumps located?

A

Aux #2 and the JP-5 pump room

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69
Q

Where is the fire main segregation valve and what is it’s valve number?

A

Main p-way outside chiefs mess, 1-169-1

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70
Q

What two spaces can be flooded with the sprinkling system?

A

76mm mag and small arms mag

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71
Q

Whose permission is required to flood the mags?

A

CO or OOD

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72
Q

What two spaces can be flooded wtih CO2?

A

Paint locker and JP5 pump room

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73
Q

How long do you have to evac once the CO2 system has been activated?

A

30 seconds

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74
Q

Where are the AFFF pump and 85 gallon AFFF tank located?

A

AFFF pump room

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75
Q

What are the 5 valves the AFFF tank provides AFFF to:

A 
Firemain supply valve
Flight operation foam supply valve
Machinery spaces foam supply valve
Hanger sprinkler foam supply valve
Engine room bilge sprinkler
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76
Q

What are the 8 locations that are supplied with AFFF?

A 
Port Hanger
STBD Hanger
Helo Hanger AFFF sprinklers
Aft Vestibule
Engine room reentry hose
AFFF hose reel in AUX 1
AFFF hose reel engine room
Engine room bilge
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77
Q

Where are bears repair lockers located?

A

1-82-2-A

2-221-1-A

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78
Q

How long will an AFFF can usually last when used with an educter?

A

45-50 seconds

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79
Q

What are the 4 patterns available when using a vari-nozzle?

A

Narrow angle V
Wide angle V
Straight Stream
Flush

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80
Q

What is the flowrate of a ram fan?

A

1750 cfm

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81
Q

What is the flow rate of a box fan?

A

3200 cfm

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82
Q

How many GPM does an ESP pump with a 70/50 ft discharge?

A

140/180

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83
Q

Where are the 7 sub pump outlets located?

A 
FWD vestibule
26 P-Way
DC shop
Mess deck
Outside chiefs mess
AFT chiefs P-Way
AFT vestibule
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84
Q

Where is the only ESP overboard discharge connection located?

A

12 man female locker space

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85
Q

What is the size of the ESP discharge connection?

A

2 1/2 “

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86
Q

What ist he dewatering capacity of a Peri-Jet eductor

A

250 gpm

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87
Q

Where are the peri-jet eductors located?

A

Repair 3 and 26 P-Way

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88
Q

How long will an SCBA bottle last?

A

30-45 minutes

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89
Q

How long will an EEBD provide breathable air?

A

10 minutes

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90
Q

What method of investigation is used to locate damage in tanks and voids

A

Sounding and liquid load list

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91
Q

Why is it important to have an up to date liquid load list

A

To know the levels of tanks and voids prior to damage

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92
Q

How are the air test cap fittings used to investigate for damage

A

Loosen and listen for air escaping and look for moisture around pipe

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93
Q

Air escaping from an air test cap indicates what type of damage

A

flooding

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94
Q

What method is used to check for hot doors and hatches?

A

Remove glove and use back of hand 1/2 inch from door

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95
Q

When would you use a tending line?

A

When the two man rule does not apply

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96
Q

When sounding a fuel tank with a sounding tape, what else would you use?

A

Water indicator paste

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97
Q

What are the 4 principles of investigation

A

Investigate thoroughly, investigate cautiously, report quickly and clearly, repeat your investigation

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98
Q

When sounding a water tank with a sounding tape, what else would you use

A

chalk

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99
Q

Would you sound a fuel oil tank and fresh water tank with the same tape?

A

no

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100
Q

How would you check a door or bulkhead for signs of flooding

A

Look for sweating, tap the bulkhead and listen

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101
Q

What is the access mans job

A

To open doors, hatches, and scuttles and to clear routes

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102
Q

What equipment does the access man carry as neccessary

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Crowbar, 10 lb sledge hammer, bolt cutters, and PECU

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103
Q

What does the access man do after he has gained access to the fires

A

Make a detailed investigation of the fire area

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104
Q

When opening an individual do watertight door or hatch, which side is undogged first

A

Hinged side

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105
Q

What tools are used in overhauling a fire

A

fire axe and rake

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106
Q

How do you overhaul a class alpha fire

A

break apart any smoldering and unburned materials, use a fire hose with solid stream and fog

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107
Q

how do you overhaul a class bravo fire

A

secure the fuel source, cover the fueld with a blanket of AFFF, remove fuel and cool the surrounding area

108
Q

How do you overhaul a class charlie fire

A

assist the electrician

109
Q

What is the purpose of the SCBA

A

to make the wearer independant of the surrounding atmosphere

110
Q

Can teh SCBA be worn in a partially flooded environment

A

yes

111
Q

When must the SCBA wearer return to fresh air

A

when the warning bell sounds, if breathing becomes difficult and does not beome normal, or if hte face lens fogs during inhalation

112
Q

What determines how long a cylinder will last

A

physical condition and amount of work done by person

113
Q

How often should the SCBA be inspected

A

quarterly and before stowage

114
Q

Where is the face piece placed when SCBA is worn in the standby position

A

Hanging from the neck by a strap

115
Q

What is the most common cause of SCBA ineffectiveness

A

Facial hair and hair styles causing leakage

116
Q

What is the shelf life of AFFF

A

indefinate

117
Q

Can you use AFFF and PKP

A

Yes

118
Q

What class of fire is AFFF normally used for

A

bravo

119
Q

Will AFFF float on top of fuel

A

Yes

120
Q

AFFF nozzles below decks should be preset at how many gallons per minute

A

95

121
Q

What type of foam proportioning fire fighting system do we have onboard and what is the capacity of the tank

A

balanced pressure proportioning system and an 85 gallon tank

122
Q

can AFFF be used on class alpha fires

A

yes

123
Q

What type of nozzle should be used with teh inline eductor

A

95 gpm vari-nozzle

124
Q

What should the firemain pressure be at the inlet side of the inline eductor

A

100 psi

125
Q

how many lengths of hose may be added to the discharge side fo the inline eductor and still maintain an effective mixzture

A

3 lengths of 50 ft hose for same deck or up one deck, 6 lengths to go down one deck

126
Q

How long will a 5 gallon can of AFFF last under continuous use with the inline eductor

A

1 minute

127
Q

How is PKP used to extinguish fires in confined spaces

A

short bursts as neccessary

128
Q

Where should the PKP be directed

A

At the base of the flames in a rapid sweeping motion

129
Q

What is the effective range of a 18lb PKP extinguisher

A

18-20 feeet

130
Q

What class of fire is PKP most effective against

A

bravo

131
Q

How would you protect yourself from teh intense heat of fire with PKP

A

short bursts of powder will act as a heat shield

132
Q

What is the maximum effective range of a 15lb CO2 extinguisher

A

4-6 feet from the tip of the horn

133
Q

Why is CO2 recommended for charlie fires

A

non-conductive, non-corosive, leaves no residue and does not damage equipment

134
Q

how do you direct the CO2 when fighting a class charlie fire

A

at the base of the flame with a sweeping motion

135
Q

how does co2 extinguish a fire

A

displaces the oxygen to the extent that combustion cannot be sustained

136
Q

How can you tell when a CO2 bottle is empty

A

When the extinguisher makes a hollow sound

137
Q

How long will a 15lb CO2 extinguisher last under continuous operation

A

40-45 seconds

138
Q

What must be worn when entering a compartment with a high concentration of CO2

A

SCBA

139
Q

How long must you wait before entering a compartment with CO2

A

At least 30 minutes to allow the burning material to cool before ignition temperature

140
Q

In what order are the atmospheric tests done

A

Oxygen, Explosive, Toxicants

141
Q

What is the percentage of oxygen required to consider a space safe

A

19.5-22

142
Q

Explosive gas tests should be below hwat percentage of LEL to be considered safe

A

below 10%

143
Q

What is done if a space tests above 10% of the LEL for explosive gasses

A

continue to desmoke and retest

144
Q

If any tests fails what action should you take

A

Ventilate the space and retest starting with oxygen

145
Q

Who may conduct post atmospheric test

A

GFE, GFE PO, PQS repair part personnel with the approval of the CO or OOD

146
Q

What compartments are protected by CO2 flooding systems

A

flammable stores (1-J-0-K) and JP-5 pump room (4-186-0-J)

147
Q

How do you activate the CO2 system

A

Locally (pull pins on the control heads)

Remote pulls

148
Q

How far do you pull the CO2 remote activation handles

A

3-5” until the red paint appears

149
Q

When CO2 discharges, what do the pressure switches activate

A

A/V alarms, and ventilation shutdown

150
Q

How long does the time delay in the CO2 system last and can it be bypassed

A

30 seconds and yes by pulling hte pin on the time delay bottle

151
Q

How long must the discharged CO2 soak before re-entry into the space

A

30 minutes minimum

152
Q

Before using installed ventilation to desmoke, what must you do?

A

Reset the ventilation pressure switch

153
Q

What extinguishing agent is used in teh range guard system

A

A 2 1/2 quart cylinder of APC placed under pressure and charged wtih 175 PSI nitrogen

154
Q

How does the APC extinguish a deep fat fryer fire

A

Hot Grease + APC= soapy noncombustible film and steam

155
Q

How can the system be activated

A

Manually: Remote pin on messdeck, pull pin on the APC control head, pull pin in pressure release control box
Auto: fusible links above deep fat fryer melt at 360 degrees

156
Q

What is the pressure release mechanism and what does it do

A

A small cylinder of nitrogen at 300 PSI, opens the APC cylinder only

157
Q

if the power to the deep fat fryer fails to secure automatically, how can power and ventilation be secured

A

secure the galley circuit breaker

158
Q

If range guard fails to extinguish the fire, how would you combat the fire

A

Use PKP to knock down the flames and water from 4 ft away to cool

159
Q

What is the purpose of the gaylord hood

A

prevents 95% of grease, lint, and dust in exhuast from entering the ventilation system. Prevents the spread of fire throughout the ventilation system

160
Q

How does the hood extract contaminants from ventilation

A

Sends high velocity exhaust through series of 4 baffles

161
Q

What does the gaylord hood use to self clean

A

Hot water and soap sprayed through nozzles that are locatred on the end of the baffles

162
Q

At what temp and how does the thermostatically operated fire protection work

A

When the probe reaches 250 degrees the fire damper baffle closes, the exhaust fan shuts down, and the nozzles to the cleaning system activate

163
Q

What does the red knob on the hood do

A

Closes the fire damper baffle and secures the exhaust fan

164
Q

What type of blowers are used to desmoke a compartment containing explosive gases

A

ramfan and high cap box fan

165
Q

How are portable blowers rigged when desmoking a space

A

They are set on a weather deck rigged to take air out of the effected space

166
Q

What are the precautions that must be observed prior to desmoking a compartment

A

Fire is completely out, investigate ventilation system, fire party standing by controller and blower, and have permission from the EO

167
Q

Whose permission must be obtained prior to using installed ventilation

A

EO

168
Q

Which system can be conveniently used to clear a space directly open to the weather

A

Exhaust system

169
Q

How many cubic feet of air can be removed per minute by the ramfan at 125 psi firemain

A

1750

170
Q

What turns the fan

A

1 1/2” fire house provides 50-200 psi of water through the turbine

171
Q

What safety precaution should the operator perform

A

make sure the blower is grounded

172
Q

Whare are the ram fans located

A

gumby suit lockers

173
Q

What is the purpose of the high cap fan (box fan)

A

Designed to rapidly desmoke compartments near the weather where exhaust ducting is not required

174
Q

Where are the box fans located

A

gumby suit locker

175
Q

How many cubic feet of air can be removed per minute by the box fan

A

3200

176
Q

What advantages does the box fan have over other desmoking equipment

A

Twice as effective as ramfan, lightweight, versitle instilation, explosion proof

177
Q

What is the primary purpose of the fire finder

A

Locate fires or hot spots

178
Q

Can the fire finder be used for overhaul

A

Yes

179
Q

What is the maximum range for the fire finder

A

15 ft

180
Q

Who uses the fire finder

A

investigators

181
Q

What is the power source for the fire finder

A

2 nine volt batteries

182
Q

How long will a fully charged ARGUS II battery last

A

4 hours

183
Q

how many cells in teh battery status indicator of the ARGUS II represent a full battery

A

5

184
Q

Can the ARGUS II see through glass

A

no

185
Q

Which is th ehighest temp that the ARGUS can read

A

932

186
Q

What should not be cut with the PECU

A

presurized piping that contains flammable liquids or energized electrical cables

187
Q

The PECU is used to cut through what types of materials

A

steel, aluminum, laminates, piping, and cables

188
Q

What provides the pwoer to initally ignite the fuel rod of the PECU

A

12 volt internal battery

189
Q

Whose permission is required prior to cutting holes in watertight bulkheads or decks, fire zone bulkeads or decks, strength deck, or hull plating

A

the CO

190
Q

How is the fuel rod extinguished

A

release the O2 lever and turn off O2 bottle

191
Q

Why is the PECU used to cut holes in the bulkheads, decks and overhead

A

To fight fires, vent smoke and heat, and drain fire fighting water

192
Q

How many installed eductors are on board, where are they located, and what are their dewatering capabilities

A

Chain locker, 3-12-1-Q 15 GPM

Engine room 3-103-0-E 500 GPM

193
Q

What safety precautions should be observed when using an installed eductor

A

ensure space is properly ventilated, person operating is qualified, EOW permission, Must remain in space until it is pumped

194
Q

What do the OFS valves on the messdeck correspond to

A

O-opens overboard discharge
F-supplies firemain
S-eductor suction

195
Q

Where are Bear’s PERIJET edutors

A

repair 3 in teh aft hawser and the 26 P-Way

196
Q

What is the primary purpose of eductors

A

to remove water

197
Q

What are the advantages of perijet eductors

A

Will pass small objects
Will remove contaminated water
Safe

198
Q

Where are the ESP’s located?

A

26 P-Way and outside repair III

199
Q

When must the ESP be primed

A

when a suction hose with a foot valve is attached to the pump

200
Q

How many P-100’s are onboard and where are they located

A

2 n the fantail and 1 on the STBD side of the flight deck

201
Q

How is the P-100 cooled

A

Air Cooled

202
Q

What action should be taken if the P-100 pump fails to create water pressure after 10 seconds

A

Stop engine, tighten all hose connections and couplings, and prime again

203
Q

What size reducer is used if an eductor is used on the discharge side of a P-100 pump

A

4” to 3”

204
Q

What are the primary purposes of the P-100 pump

A

Firefighting and dewatering

205
Q

What is the suction lift of hte P-100 pump without utilizing an eductor

A

20 feet

206
Q

How can the P-100 pump be primed

A

By the vacuum priming system

207
Q

How is the P-100 lubricated?

A

Through a seperate oil resevoir

208
Q

What equipment is primarily used in setting a fire boundary

A

1 1/2” hose and nozzle or some other continuous cooling

209
Q

In addition to cooling the bulkhead, what else should be done to prevent fire from spreading into a space

A

Remove combusitbles from compartment, or make them safe by cooling them wtih water

210
Q

Before charging a hose for a boundary, what must you ensure

A

The hose is fake out on deck off the camel so that it can be charged quickly

211
Q

What are the primary fire boundaries

A

Four sides of compartment and top and bottom

212
Q

What is a primary flooding boundary

A

First watertight deck, overhead, fwd, and aft bulkheads

213
Q

What is the minimum distance that combustibles must be removed from a primary fire boundary

A

12 inches

214
Q

What ist he proper procedure for combating a cableway fire

A

use short bursts of high velocity fog at a minimum distance of four feet from cables

215
Q

When does the electrician secure power and lighting

A

When directed by teh on-scene leader prior to entering the fire affected area

216
Q

Why does an electrician de-energize all electrical equipment in a fire-affected area

A

To protect personnel, to prevent possible explosions or flashbacks

217
Q

Why does an electrician bring a voltage tester to the scene

A

To determine if circuits are de-energized before attempting repairs

218
Q

What do you look for when checking for electrical damage

A

Wires that may be cut, grounded, shorted, or destroyed

219
Q

Why must an electricians rubber gloves be inspected for cracks or holes

A

To prevent electrical shock

220
Q

When does an electrician secure lighting

A

when directed by the on scene leader

221
Q

Where are the plugging and patch kits located

A

Repair II and Repair III

222
Q

Plugs to be applied from outside the ship should be fitted with what

A

Line tied to screw eyes on the inboard side of the plug

223
Q

All plugs over 10” should be

A

Shored, or use a box or bucket patch

224
Q

What must be done to prevent cracks in bulkheads from spreading

A

Dril 1/4” holes at hte ends of the crack and plug the holes

225
Q

The rule of thumb for plugging is to use a plug how many inches bigger than the hole

A

Two inches bigger than the hole

226
Q

What are the three common patches on board

A

Soft patch
Jubilee patch
syntho-glass (E-WARP)

227
Q

What is the maximum pressure allowable on a soft patch

A

150 psi

228
Q

soft patches are not recommended for what type of piping systems

A

High-Pressure steam and flammable liquids

229
Q

When applying a soft patch, why do you cut the excess wedge length off that would protrude inside the pipe

A

To prevent restricting the flow of liquids

230
Q

With a soft patch, how far should the rubber extend on each end of hte split

A

About two inches

231
Q

How many layers of marlin are applied to a soft patch

A

2 layers

232
Q

How far ebyond the rubber is the marlin wrapped

A

about 1/2”

233
Q

What is the definition of shoring

A

The process of placing supports against the side of, beneath, or above a structure to prevent metal fatigue, sagging, and bulging

234
Q

What are the 4 major equipments used in damage control shoring operation

A

Shore, wedge, shole, and strongback

235
Q

What is a shole

A

A flag plate which is placed under the end of a shore to distribute pressure or to serve as anchor for a patch

236
Q

What is a strongback

A

A bar or beam of wood or metal often shorter than a shore used to distribute pressure or to serve as an anchor for a patch

237
Q

What is the best woods to use for shoring

A

Douglas fir and yellow pin

238
Q

What is the recommended length and width of shoring wedges

A

Six times the butt thickness and approximately as wide as the shoring

239
Q

What is the recomended safe length for a wood shore

A

Thirty times its minimum thickness

240
Q

What is the definition or run

A

The distance from bulkhead along hte deck or overhead to an anchor point, less the thickness of the strongback

241
Q

What is the definition of rise

A

The distance from the center of the strongback to the deck or overhead

242
Q

What is the purpose of a shoring batten

A

Provides a quick and easy way to measure lengths and angles of shores

243
Q

In general, shores should be cut how much shorter than measured length

A

1/2”

244
Q

What is the purpose of using sand during shoring operations

A

To provide a better grip for shores when the deck surface is oily or slippery

245
Q

What are the three types of shoring

A

I (Direct pressure), K (triangulation/perpendicular), and H (no deck anchorage)

246
Q

What are the two sizes of metal shores

A

3-5 feet and 6-11 feet

247
Q

What is the vertical load strength of 3-5 foot metal shore

A

3 feet: 20,000 pounds

5 feet: 12,000 pounds

248
Q

What is the vertical load strength of a 6-11 foot metal shore

A

6 feet: 20,000 pounds

11 feet: 6,000 pounds

249
Q

What are the three parts of a framing square

A

tongue, body, and heel

250
Q

How long will an EEBD provide oxygen

A

10 minutes

251
Q

Can the EEBD be used to fight fires?

A

No

252
Q

What inidcates an EEBD is bad

A

The needle is out of the green

253
Q

What is the recommended self life of the EEBD

A

15 years

254
Q

What are the flow rates for the 1 1/2” vari-nozzle

A

95 and 125 gpm

255
Q

Does the amount of water discharge from vari-nozzle change from straight stream to wide angle fog?

A

No, it remains the same regardless of water pattern

256
Q

How should the vari-nozzle be stowed

A

Bail handle in the closed position and nozzle set to narrow 30 degree angle

257
Q

What is the widest fog angle achieved by the vari-nozzle

A

90 degrees

258
Q

How many bail positions does the vari-nozzle have

A

two, open and closed

259
Q

Where is DCC located?

A

The log office

260
Q

Where is the liquid load list stored

A

DCC and repair lockers

261
Q

What should be applied to sounding tape put in fuel tanks by investigators

A

water paste

262
Q

How far up should you open a QAWTD if you think there is damage on the other side

A

Open teh handle to the striker plate and then listen for air

263
Q

How would you open an individually dogged door if you suspected there was damage

A

Open dogs on hinge side first

264
Q

How would you open a hatch if you suspected there was damage on the other side

A

Open the hinge side first

265
Q

How would you open a scuttle if you think there was damage on the other side

A

open spindle a quarter turn then shake and look for smoke/water

266
Q

What are the four principles of investigation

A

Thouroughly, Cautiously, Report, Repeat

267
Q

When an investigator discovers damage, what does FIRE tell them to do

A

Find and determine extent of damage, Inform, Restrict, Extinguish

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