AFF Task 3.2.A

Inspects ship’s firefighting equipment for compliance with applicable rules and regulations

MMA Method

In order to satisfy NVIC 09-14 Task 3.2.A , MMA students must:

NVIC Method

See NVIC method.

STCW Competence Knowledge, Understanding, and Proficiency

Inspect and service fire detection and fire- extinguishing systems and equipment

AFF-X3.2 Requirements for statutory and classification surveys
Condition Behavior Standard

In an approved or accepted course, in simulated shipboard conditions,

the candidate pre- inspects the ship’s firefighting equipment for compliance with the applicable rules and regulations.

The candidate will conduct a pre-inspection of the ship’s firefighting equipment, including:

  1. The currency of the inspection certificates and records for portable fire extinguishers;

  2. Determining which portable fire extinguishers require recharging and/or hydrostatic testing;

  3. The currency of inspection certificates and records for semi-portable fire extinguishers;

  4. Determining which semi-portable fire extinguishers require recharging and/or hydrostatic testing;

  5. The currency of the inspection certificates and records for fixed fire extinguishers;

  6. Determining which fixed fire extinguishers require recharging and/or hydrostatic testing;

  7. Determining continued suitability of various pieces of equipment for their specified service including:

    a. fire nozzles;

    b. deluge system piping and nozzles;

    c. fireman’s outfits;

    d. spanners;

    e. valves;

    f. axes; and

    g. hoses; and

  8. The validity of other documentation that may be required by the inspector.