FF Task 3.4.B

List and state the purpose of commonly used fire fighting appliances

MMA Method

In order to satisfy NVIC 08-14 Task 3.4.B , MMA students must:

NVIC Method

See NVIC method.

STCW Competence Knowledge, Understanding, and Proficiency

Fight and extinguish fires.

FF-X2.2 Fire fighting equipment and its location on board: . 4 fire fighting equipment and appliances

Condition Behavior Standard

When asked on a written examination to list commonly used fire fighting appliances and state their purpose,

the candidate lists and states the purpose (or selects the answer that lists and states the purpose) of commonly used fire fighting appliances.


The candidate lists and states the purpose (or selects the answer that lists and states the purpose) of the following commonly used fire fighting appliances, such as:

  1. Gated wye;
  2. Reducer;
  3. Adapter;
  4. Nozzle (variable stream or high velocity fog & applicator); and
  5. Monitor.