AFF Task 1.4.A

Respond to a solid metal, chemical, uptake, or smoldering fire

MMA Method

In order to satisfy NVIC 09-14 Task 1.4.A , MMA students must:

NVIC Method

See NVIC method.

STCW Competence Knowledge, Understanding, and Proficiency

Control fire-fighting operations aboard ships

AFF-X1.06 Fire-fighting process hazards (dry distillation, chemical reactions, boiler uptake fires, etc.)
Condition Behavior Standard

In an approved or accepted course, in simulated shipboard conditions, given a ship's fire and emergency plans and procedures and having one or more fire parties fighting one of the following fire scenarios:

  1. solid metal fire;
  2. chemical fire;
  3. boiler uptake fire; or
  4. smoldering fire in a closed room,

the candidate demonstrates command, control, communication, and coordination of a simulated shipboard firefighting operation by:

  1. ordering all necessary system shutdowns, notifications, and movements of passengers and crew; and
  2. deploying added fire parties to confine and extinguish the fire, rescue, remove, and treat casualties, and overhaul the fire.
  1. The candidate uses initial reports in conjunction with the ship's fire and emergency plans and procedures to correctly determine the location, extent, and severity of the fire.
  2. Courses of action developed are consistent with ship's fire and emergency plans and procedures, and accepted tactics, strategies, and doctrines of shipboard firefighting, including selection of the: a. proper fire extinguishing media to combat the fire; and b. proper fire extinguishing technique to combat the fire.