Module 5: Fire Protection5.2 Fire Watches

Susan Harwood Grant Number SH-17820-08-60-F-23

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Describe the duties for a fire watchRecognize how to prevent and

extinguish firesExplain the steps for monitoring hot

workDescribe fire fighting proceduresOutline personal protective

equipmentReview training of a fire watch

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Define the look out responsibilities Identify the signs of fireState methods to extinguishing fires

quicklyIndicate how to be focused on areas

of fire watches Outline the duties of the fire watch

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6Figure 1 Fire watch keeping area damp to prevent flare ups

7Figure 2 Applying water to maintain safety of workers in the compartment

8Figure 3 Fire watch on bank keeping bank wet with water

9Figure 4 Cutters waiting for hot work above to be completed

10Figure 5 Fire watch on lower compartment standing by

11Figure 6 Hot work inside compartment

12Figure 7 Fire team communicating with entry team

13Figure 8 Team leader checking around external area

14Figure 9 Fire suppression water being applied

15Figure 10 Insulation in a freezer compartment

16Figure 11 Molten steel from hot work inside compartment

17Figure 12 Double fire watch during hot work on beam

18Figure 13 Cutting cargo compartment with torches

19Figure 14 Fire crews dressing out

20Figure 15 Gasoline fire in test condition

21Figure 16 Slag hitting ground from hot work

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23Figure 17 Hot work on propeller

24Figure 18 Close up view of slag flying from torch

25Figure 19 Fire extinguisher test

26Figure 20 Two personnel are training with fire extinguishers

27Figure 21 Fire watch watching cutter and hoses

28Figure 22 Trained fire watch crew monitoring hot work in compartment

29Figure 23 Fire watch with charged fire hose

30Figure 24 Shows the barriers between compartments

31Figure 25 Surveying below decks prior to hot work

32Figure 26 Personnel exiting the vessel

33Figure 27 Water application on bank to reduce fires

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Worker safety is a priority.