COMPANYNAME SOLAS TRAINING MANUAL PART B – Section 6 Actions in the Event of Fire
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Except in storerooms, water spray is often effective in tackling accommodation fires, but care must be taken with respect to the isolation of electrical circuits and stability.
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The following must be considered by the Fire Party when tackling an Accommodation, Storeroom or Gallery fire: 1. The speed with which the fire is tackled is of the utmost importance. 2. The accommodation will probably fill with smoke; breathing apparatus will be necessary, as will protective clothing. 3. Dual purpose nozzles will be used to provide water spray and/or jets. 4. Knowledge of the accommodation layout is essential; the fire fighters will be operating “blind”. 5. Ventilation fans should be stopped and fire flaps closed in the immediate area of the fire. 6. Electrical currents should be isolated to avoid the danger of water acting as a conductor on “live” circuits. 7. Fire fighters will always operate in pairs. 8. Remember every fire has six sides, close observation of these sides must be carried out, hoses prepared and boundary cooling carried out as necessary. The Chief Officer will keep the Master informed of the situation and of progress in fighting the fire. Engine room fire
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Engine rooms are full of fire hazards. Water dripping from ruptured sea water lines can cause severe short-circuiting and arcing in electric motors, switch-boards and other exposed electrical equipment. This, in turn can ignite insulation and nearby combustible materials. More serious are ruptured fuel and lubrication lines above and near electrical equipment, or near hot engine exhausts. Not insulated engine exhausts have also started fires where they come in contact with other combustible materials.
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