TRAINEE GUIDE - Recruit Training Command - The US Navy

TRAINEE GUIDE A-950-0001
OUTLINE SHEET 1-17-1 (continued)
h. Charge hoses when ordered by attack team leader.
i. Attack team leader orders nozzlemen to test extinguishing agent.
j. Accessman checks door for heat. Reports hot or cool door to
attack team leader.
k. Accessman opens door when ordered by attack team leader.
l. OSL makes report to repair locker of smoke/fire.
m. Attack team leader takes charge of hose teams and enters space.
n. Combat fire from best possible position to protect personnel.
o. Rig portable pumps--used if firemain pressure is lost; e.g.,
P-100.
p. Keep investigating the surrounding area until fire is
extinguished.
q. OSL reports to repair locker when fire is:
(1) Contained
(2) Out
r. Attack team leader orders setting of reflash watch. OSL reports
to repair locker that reflash watch is set.
s. OSL orders:
(1) Hose teams to back out of the space.
(2) Fireplugs to be secured.
7. Relationship Between Teamwork and a Fire Party Extinguishing a Fire
a. Damage control central directs all personnel involved in
containing and extinguishing the fire. They ensure that all
personnel work as a team.
b. The on-scene leader, attack team leader, nozzleman,
hosemen/plugman, and accessman work as a team to access and
extinguish the fire.
c. Boundary men and investigators work to contain the fire.
d. The electrician, dewatering/desmoking team, agent supply men,
sound-powered telephone talkers, and messengers work to support
the firefighting effort.
e. To work as a team and extinguish the fire, good communication
between all members of the fire party is vital.
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