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What should the incident command primarily ensure during marine vessel firefighting operations?
In case of marine vessel fires, how should they be managed according to command procedures?
What equipment must the first arriving engine company have when responding to a marine vessel fire?
What role does the second arriving engine have in marine firefighting operations?
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Why is it important to shut down electrical systems during marine firefighting operations?
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What is the first duty of the first arriving crew at a marine vessel fire?
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Which of the following should be notified if necessary during a marine vessel fire?
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Which systems should be employed on-board during a marine vessel fire when possible?
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What type of equipment might be included as part of the operational readiness for the first crew on a marine vessel fire?
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What should the initial size-up and command practices follow during marine firefighting operations?
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What is the primary purpose of the Clearwater Fire & Rescue Department's marine response protocol?
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What type of response should each marine incident be treated as?
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What should be considered for rescue operations in open water?
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When may the U.S. Coast Guard or Marine Patrol need to assist in fire suppression?
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What is the first priority for firefighters upon arrival at an open water marine vessel fire?
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What additional resources may be required at a marina for marine incidents?
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For vessels greater than 50 feet, operational issues are guided by which series?
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What is NOT a priority action for the fire department when responding to marine vessel fires?
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What date was the marine response SOP approved?
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What should be done if the fire department's marine units arrive before the Coast Guard?
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Study Notes
Purpose of Marine Response SOP
- Addresses fires on marine equipment in water environments including harbored and docked vessels.
- Provides guidance for fire suppression while ensuring employee safety.
Marine Equipment Considerations
- Jet Skis and the department's dive boat are essential for rescue operations, access, and incident security in open water.
- U.S. Coast Guard or Marine Patrol assistance may be required for fire suppression if vessels are unreachable by handlines.
Response Protocol
- Marine responses are treated as structure fires for operational efficiency.
- Initial alarm for "Commercial Marine Vessel Fire" aligns with structure fire protocols.
- Additional resources may be necessary for exposure protection if vessels are docked in marinas.
- Prioritization during open water marine vessel fires:
- Rescue civilians/crew in the water.
- Rescue civilians/crew still on the vessel.
- Execute firefighting operations.
Incident Command
- Compliance is required with Pinellas County 600 series protocols for incident command.
- Manage marine vessel fires with structure fire response strategies.
- Notification to local, state, and federal agencies is critical; include agencies like Haz-Mat teams and Coast Guard.
- Personnel safety is the top priority during firefighting operations aboard marine vessels.
Marine Response Roles & Responsibilities
- Command units must adhere to size-up and command practices (refer to SOP 600-01).
- First arriving engine company should go directly to the scene with appropriate safety gear (full PPE, SCBA) and equipment (tagline rope, charged foam line).
- First crew ensures the complete evacuation of civilians before engaging in firefighting.
- Second arriving engine company should find the nearest hydrant and await instructions from the Incident Command.
- Subsequent units should stay staged until assigned tasks.
- Efforts to shut down dangerous electrical systems must consider the operation of vital machinery (e.g., bilge pumps).
- Utilize onboard private fire protection systems whenever feasible.
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This quiz covers the Standard Operating Procedure S.O.P. 619 for Clearwater Fire and Rescue Department's marine response operations. Explore the essential protocols and guidelines for effective response in marine emergencies. Ideal for new recruits and experienced personnel alike.