FF Task 2.8.A

Describe response when a smoke, heat or flame detector has been activated

MMA Method

In order to satisfy NVIC 08-14 Task 2.8.A , MMA students must:

NVIC Method

See NVIC method.

STCW Competence Knowledge, Understanding, and Proficiency

Minimize the risk of fire and maintain a state of readiness to respond to emergency situations involving fire.

FF-X1.8 Fire and smoke detection, and automatic alarm systems

Condition Behavior Standard

When asked on a written examination to describe the procedure for locating the space in which a smoke, heat or flame detector has been activated and acknowledging the alarm signal,

the candidate describes (or selects the answer that describes) the procedure for locating the space in which a smoke, heat or flame detector has been activated and acknowledging the alarm signal.


The candidate describes (or selects the answer that describes) the procedure for locating the space in which a smoke, heat or flame detector has been activated and acknowledging the alarm signal. Too advanced. Suggest discussing only different types of systems.