FF Task 3.8.D

Demonstrate the proper procedures for effecting a rescue

MMA Method

In order to satisfy NVIC 08-14 Task 3.8.D , 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: .8 use of breathing apparatus for fighting fires and effecting rescues
Condition Behavior Standard

When presented with smoke-filled space, wearing a fire fighter’s outfit and a properly donned self-contained breathing apparatus, and asked to effect a rescue

the candidate demonstrates the proper procedures for effecting a rescue.


Note 1 Indicates a BT revalidation component to be demonstrated in Coast Guard approved training. See Enclosure (1), paragraph 2 (b)

The candidate correctly demonstrates procedures for affecting a rescue by doing all of the following:

  1. Conducting a search that is thorough and has a pattern; and
  2. Locating and removing an adult-sized rescue mannequin.