20 Questions
Who will assist the Incident Commander with strategic planning and tactical decisions?
The ship's master
Where should the staging area be established for firefighting operations?
Near the probable point of entry
Who is responsible for establishing a roster of crew assignments for personnel entering the ship?
The Staging Officer
Who should escort Miami Fire-Rescue Department units entering the ship?
A member of the ship's crew
Where should the necessary support services be located?
Dockside near the staging area
What investigative procedures should the Miami Fire-Rescue Department follow after extinguishment?
Normal investigative procedures
What is paramount during firefighting operations involving vessels in the water?
Accountability and safety
Which resources should be requested and employed when needed to assist with incident efforts and safety?
All available resources
Who will the Miami Fire-Rescue Department release the vessel to after extinguishment?
The ship's Captain
Who designates the Staging Officer?
The Incident Commander
According to the shipboard fire procedures, what is the normal response to a shipboard fire?
One (1) District Chief plus the Hazardous Materials Team
Who has authority and shall be in overall charge of the firefighting operations once Miami Fire-Rescue Department units arrive on the scene?
The ranking Miami Fire-Rescue Department Officer
What additional team should be established and implemented early on to facilitate the speedy deployment of rescue measures in the event a member has fallen in the water?
Water Rapid Intervention Team (WRIT)
Why is it essential for the Incident Commander to establish contact with an English speaking representative of the Captain of the vessel?
To coordinate with the ship's ranking officer
Where should the Incident Commander proceed to determine the nature and extent of the problem?
The bridge of the vessel
What should the Incident Commander establish on the bridge of the vessel?
A fire department liaison
Who should board the vessel only when ordered to do so by the Incident Commander?
All Miami Fire-Rescue Department units
What is the normal response to a shipboard fire?
Class 3 dispatch
What type of dispatch is a Class 3 dispatch?
Two (2) Aerials or Quints (or one of each)
What should be established and implemented as early as possible in the event a member has fallen in the water?
A Water Rapid Intervention Team (WRIT)
This quiz will test your knowledge of shipboard fire procedures. Learn about the operating procedures and response guidelines for Miami Fire-Rescue Department personnel when dealing with shipboard fires.
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