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What is the minimum number of qualified members required to be on Fire Boat 1?
What is the minimum number of qualified members required to be on Fire Boat 1?
Who is responsible for the safety of Fire Boat 1 and its crew?
Who is responsible for the safety of Fire Boat 1 and its crew?
What is the primary purpose of Fire Boat 1 during medical emergencies?
What is the primary purpose of Fire Boat 1 during medical emergencies?
What is the proper procedure for crew members when boarding other vessels?
What is the proper procedure for crew members when boarding other vessels?
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When is it appropriate to deploy a designated swimmer?
When is it appropriate to deploy a designated swimmer?
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What is the crew required to wear at all times while underway?
What is the crew required to wear at all times while underway?
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What radio channels must the crew monitor while underway?
What radio channels must the crew monitor while underway?
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What is required after fueling Fire Boat 1?
What is required after fueling Fire Boat 1?
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What is the obligation of the Master or person in charge of a vessel when someone is in danger of being lost at sea?
What is the obligation of the Master or person in charge of a vessel when someone is in danger of being lost at sea?
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Study Notes
- The Chesapeake Fire Department has a Fire Procedure Manual for marine response.
- Fire Boat 1 is used to respond to incidents involving persons overboard, drowning, bodies in the water, or environmental/hazardous incidents.
- Minimum staffing on the boat is two qualified members, but three are required when there is potential for a swimmer to be deployed.
- The boat is under the command of the Incident Commander when operating with land-based units, but the coxswain is responsible for the boat and crew's safety.
- During fire emergencies, Fire Boat 1 can be used as a platform to fight fire or provide water to land units.
- During medical emergencies, Fire Boat 1 provides BLS services and stabilizes patients for transport to a land-based ALS unit.
- All due caution is to be used when boarding other vessels, and the coxswain must remain with Fire Boat 1 at all times.
- Fire Boat 1 crew members do not attempt to upright another vessel but make every attempt to recover persons in the water or on the capsized vessel.
- Fire Boat 1 provides accurate information to the Coast Guard Search units in case of a capsized vessel.
- Swimmer deployment follows specific procedures.
- SOP for Chesapeake Fire Department's Marine Response
- Designated swimmer must comply with SOP and all efforts to retrieve person with throwable PFD must be attempted
- Crewmember may only be deployed in emergency situation where loss of life is imminent
- Fire Boat 1 should denote complete description of vessel and request assistance from Marine Police or Coast Guard
- Disabled vessel will not be treated as emergency response unless it poses danger to navigation or is in immediate danger
- Fire Boat 1 may tow disabled vessel in certain situations and has limitations
- Fire Boat 1 will not handle grounding of vessels
- Coxswain has sole responsibility for safe operation of boat and crew
- Coxswain must maintain thorough knowledge of boat's capabilities and limitations
- Crew members must wear proper PFD or exposure suit at all times while underway.
- Water temperature is critical due to the possibility of hypothermia.
- PFDs must be worn.
- Crew members must wear standard issue firefighting gear during all fire operations.
- Crew members must monitor FD DISP (800 MHz) while underway.
- Crew members must monitor marine VHF Channel 13 and set the radio to scanning capability.
- Prior to fueling, all compartments, doors, ports, and hatches must be closed off to limit fuel vapors.
- All smoking materials must be extinguished before fueling.
- After fueling, compartments, doors, ports, and hatches must be reopened and ventilated thoroughly.
- A written boating accident report is required within 48 hours if a person dies, disappears, or is injured beyond first aid.
- The Master or person in charge of a vessel is obligated to provide assistance to any individual at sea in danger of being lost.
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Do you know the ins and outs of the Chesapeake Fire Department's Fire Boat 1 and Marine Response SOP? Test your knowledge with our quiz! From crew responsibilities to emergency procedures, this quiz covers it all. Keywords: Chesapeake Fire Department, Fire Boat 1, marine response, SOP, crew responsibilities, emergency procedures.