NVIC 08-14 Task 2.1.A

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

FF-X1.1 Shipboard fire fighting organization

When asked on a written examination to list the various positions and duties of the ship fire fighting organization,

the candidate lists (or selects the answer that lists) the various positions and duties of the ship fire fighting organization.

The candidate lists (or selects the answer that lists) the following positions and duties:

1. Master / Officer in Charge: the person in overall charge of the fire fighting;
2. On Scene Leader / Officer in Charge at scene: the person in charge at the actual fire scene;
3. Hose Team Leader (if appropriate): the person in charge of the hose team;
4. Nozzleman: directs the stream and chooses the stream pattern;
5. Back-up man: takes up the nozzle reaction pressure and helps move the hose;
6. Crewmember: duties as assigned.