AFF Task 1.5.A

Respond to a petrochemical, insulation, or unknown substance fire

MMA Method

In order to satisfy NVIC 09-14 Task 1.5.A , MMA students must:

NVIC Method

See NVIC method.

STCW Competence Knowledge, Understanding, and Proficiency

Control fire-fighting operations aboard ships

AFF-X1.07 Fire fighting involving dangerous goods
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. petrochemical fire;
  2. insulation fire; or
  3. unknown substance fire,

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.

Note 1 The assessment corresponds to a revalidation component that must be demonstrated in Coast Guard approved training ashore in order for mariners with 1 year of service in the previous 5 years to renew competency in Advanced Firefighting.
  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.