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 head(s)   and   conducts   follow-up inspections to ensure compliance. Conducting  training  for  fire  teams,  rescue  and assistance  teams,  and  departmental/divisional DCPOs stressing fire hazard consciousness Setting   up   a   fire   watch   team   before 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: