Safety Skills 2

Describe initial action to be taken on discovering a fire.
Explain the use of fire extinguishers for types A, B, and C fires.
Demonstrate a working knowledge of the ship’s fire-fighting system: location of fire extinguishers, location of hoses, how to start pumps and how to charge hoses with water.
Demonstrate an ability to throw a ring or a heaving line.
Explain what to do if you fall overboard and how to guard against hypothermia.
Explain your assignment on the ships Station Bill and know emergency signals for fire, man overboard and abandon ship.