FPFF EXAM

Q1. The following alarm signal is given to indicate:

Q2. The upward movement of hot gases in a fire is called:

Q3. The term ‘backdraught’ (in relation to a fire) is used to describe a situation:

Q4. Emergency stations and duties assigned to different members of the crew must be shown on the:

Q5. Removing thae fuel from around the scene of a fire is referred to as:

Q6. Shipboard signs to indicate the location of fire safety equipment are coloured:

Q7. After a fire has been extinguished it (the fire) must be monitored:

Q8. Fire in an enclosed square or rectangular shaped compartment has the potential to spread in a maximum of any of:

Q9. When water enters a hot liquid, atomises and bursts spreading the burning liquid, this is referred to as:

Q10. Each crewmember must:

Q11. Foam and gas type flooding systems such as CO2 must be fitted with:

Q12. The special fitting that is carried by ships make their hose connectors compatible with other fittings is called:

Q13. Each of the following items of equipment can be found on board a ship for use in rapid emergency escape from fire, smoke, poisonous gas etc. What do the abbreviations mean?
Answer: (1 mark for each of the following)

1. ELSA –
2. EEBD –
3. ELBA –

Q14. What are three (3) techniques that should be used when opening an external metal door to a compartment that is the scene of a fire?
Answer: (1 mark for each of the following)

Q15. What three things relating to fire would you show a new crew person during an induction, regarding fire safety?
Answer: (1 mark for each of the following)

Q16. Where would each of the following groups be located prior at the commencement of the actual fire fighting operation and what is their purpose?

1. Command & control team

2. Initial attack party

3. Support back-up team

Answer: (1 mark for each of the following)

Q17. Give three (3) reasons why lifts and elevators are not regarded as a safe means of escape (ie) and approved escape route onboard a ship.
Answer: (1 mark for each of the following)

Q18. List at least five (5) areas and locations onboard a ship that should be kept clear of obstacles so as not to impede fire fighting.
Answer: (1 mark each for any five (5) of the following)

Q19. What are five (5) techniques that can be put in place to prevent cabin fire?
Answer: (1 mark each for any five (5) of the following)

Q20. List at least five (5) situations that would influence you NOT to attempt to fight a fire on your own with only a portable fire extinguisher?
Answer: (1 mark each for any five (5) of the following)

Q21. What are five (5) techniques that can be used to prevent Class ‘E’ fires from occurring?

Q22. What are the five (5) things you would inspect on a portable fire extinguisher during a routine safety check?
Answer: (1 mark each for any five (5) of the following)

Q23. List at least five (5) component parts of an open circuit breathing apparatus.
Answer: (1 mark each for any five (5) of the following)

Q24. List at least five (5) techniques that you would use to reduce the possibility of panic developing when dealing with passengers in an emergency situation.

Answer: (1 mark each for any five (5) of the following)

Q25. What are the responsibilities of all crew in regards to emergency training? List at least five (5).

Answer: (1 mark for any five (5) of the following).

Q26. List at least 5 locations on a ship where a fire is most likely to develop.

Answer: (1 mark for each of the following).

Q27. List at least five (5) common causes of fire onboard a vessel.

Answer: (1 mark for any five (5) of the following).

Q28. What are some of the problems that are likely to be encountered when fighting a fire in the accommodation? List at least five (5).

Answer: (1 mark each for any five (5) of the following).

Q29. What is the purpose of a ‘Fire Control Plan’?

Q30. Heat and fire can spread in three different ways: conduction, convection and radiation. In the following table match each of these three to the example given.