Q2. What is the most available heat-removing agentfor shipboard use?Q3. AFFF was developed to combat what class offire?Q4.CO2is the primary agent to disrupt the firetriangle of what class fire?Q5. What is an effective agent against a class D fire?DAMAGE CONTROL EQUIPMENTLearning Objective: When you finish this chapter, youwill be able to—Identify the portable equipment and fixedsystems that make up the shipboard inventory ofprotection equipment.As you’ve learned in this chapter, damage control isan all hands job. The time it takes to get a fire or floodingunder control is vital. You should become familiar withthe portable equipment and fixed systems that make upyour ship inventory of protection equipment. Becauseof the large amount of explosives, fuels, and otherflammable materials aboard ship, you must know whereequipment is located and how to use it before anemergency exists.Knowing where equipment is and how to use itapplies not only to firefighting equipment but also theequipment used for flooding or CBR protection. Theequipment and its storage location varies from ship toship, so you must know your ship.You may find yourself the first person on the scene,so knowing the basic rules of damage control andequipment usage may make the difference in the loss ofmany spaces or a shipmate’s life. Perhaps you will becalled to serve on a fire party or flooding detail. As ateam member, keep in mind, the lack of equipment andprocedures could result in a disastrous outcome.Figures 12-10 through 12-15 show some examplesof the equipment that’s common to all ships. Thesefigures show only a small amount of what you’ll find ina ship’s repair locker.THE FIREFIGHTER ENSEMBLEThe firefighter’s ensemble (fig. 12-10) is used toprotect the firefighter from short duration flame (flash)exposure, heat, and falling debris.12-23Student Notes:Figure 12-10.—Firefighter’s ensemble.
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