Fire ProtectionFire Watches

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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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5Figure 1 Fire watch keeping area damp to prevent flare ups

6Figure 2 Applying water to maintain safety of workers in the compartment

7Figure 3 Fire watch on bank keeping bank wet with water

8Figure 4 Cutters waiting for hot work above to be completed

9Figure 5 Fire watch on lower compartment standing by

10Figure 6 Hot work inside compartment

11Figure 7 Fire team communicating with entry team

12Figure 8 Team leader checking around external area

13Figure 9 Fire suppression water being applied

14Figure 10 Insulation in a freezer compartment

15Figure 11 Molten steel from hot work inside compartment

16Figure 12 Double fire watch during hot work on beam

17Figure 13 Cutting cargo compartment with torches

18Figure 14 Fire crews dressing out

19Figure 15 Gasoline fire in test condition

20Figure 16 Slag hitting ground from hot work

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22Figure 17 Hot work on propeller

23Figure 18 Close up view of slag flying from torch

24Figure 19 Fire extinguisher test

25Figure 20 Two personnel are training with fire extinguishers

26Figure 21 Fire watch watching cutter and hoses

27Figure 22 Trained fire watch crew monitoring hot work in compartment

28Figure 23 Fire watch with charged fire hose

29Figure 24 Shows the barriers between compartments

30Figure 25 Surveying below decks prior to hot work

31Figure 26 Personnel exiting the vessel

32Figure 27 Water application on bank to reduce fires

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Worker safety is a priority.