Conducting daily inspections of division spaces for the elimination of fire hazards Performing  any  other  actions  in  regard  to damage control and maintenance of spaces that are directed by the division leading petty officer, division  officer,  fire  marshall,  DCA,  and executive officer Gas Free Engineer (GFE) The gas free engineer (chief petty officer or above) decides when it’s safe for personnel to enter closed or poorly ventilated spaces. The GFE makes sure that all necessary measures have been taken to eliminate the risk of fire, explosion, exposure to toxic substances, suffocation, or asphyxiation. The GFE has a working knowledge  of  all  definitions,  instruments,  and equipment listed in the GFE program. The shipboard GFE  meets  the  qualifications  and  is  capable  of performing the duties and responsibilities specified in NSTM, chapter 074, volume 3, “Gas Free Engineering.” All  Navy  ships  must  be  adequately  staffed  with personnel  qualified to perform gas free engineering services for normal and emergency situations. Fire Marshal All  ships  designate  a  fire  marshal  to  assist  the engineer officer. The fire marshal helps the DCA train personnel to prevent and fight fires. The ship’s fire marshal and duty fire marshals are qualified to ensure continuity  of  inspections  for  improperly  stored  or inoperative DC equipment. Fire marshals are free of duties  that  would  not  let  them  instantly  respond  to emergencies.  The  fire  marshal  conducts  daily inspections  throughout  the  ship,  paying  particular attention to the following areas: Housekeeping Firefighting equipment, both portable and fixed Safety precautions Flammable liquids Smoking Welding and burning Stowage of compressed gas Fume/spraytight light covers Grease filters/traps, Gaylord hoods Ventilation/air  conditioning  ducts/flammable stowage ventilation Material condition The fire marshal has the following responsibilities: Submitting  reports  citing  fire  hazards  and making recommendations for correction NOTE Immediate  steps  should  be  taken  to eliminate hazards resulting from poor housekeeping,  welding  or  burning, smoking,  and  equipment  deficiencies. The fire marshal submits discrepancy reports to the DCA with copies to the XO  and  the  appropriate  department h e a d ( s )   a n d   c o n d u c t s   f o l l ow - u p inspections to ensure compliance. Conducting training for fire teams, rescue and assistance  teams,  and  departmental/divisional DCPOs stressing fire hazard consciousness S e t t i n g   u p   a   fi r e   w a t c h   t e a m   b e f o r e regular/interim overhauls or availabilities Training and assigning fire watches Being overall in charge at the fire scene until relieved by a general quarters (GQ) scene leader and  keeping  DCC  and/or  the  OOD  informed with an accurate status of the situation 12-5 Student Notes: