RFPEW Task 4.2.A

Locate firefighting and emergency equipment

MMA Method

In order to satisfy NVIC 07-14 Task 4.2.A , MMA students must:

NVIC Method

See NVIC method.

STCW Competence Knowledge, Understanding, and Proficiency

Operate machinery equipment and apply emergency procedures.

RFPEW-A3.3 Familiarity with the location and use of fire-fighting equipment in machinery spaces
Condition Behavior Standard

On a vessel, given a set of a ship’s fire plans,

the candidate locates each piece of fire- fighting and emergency equipment in the machinery spaces, starting with the nearest, states its purpose, and describes its use or operation.


All The assessment applies to all RFPEW endorsements.

The candidate:

  1. Locates the nearest piece of each item named from the fire- control plan; and
  2. Correctly states the purpose and describe the use or operation of the item of equipment named.