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 TM 55-1905-219-14-2
2-191. DAMAGE CONTROL.
a. General alarm system consists of bells and lights located throughout the vessel (see FO-68) to alert the vessel
crew of fire and emergencies. The controls for this system are located in the pilothouse and the vestibule leading to the
engine rooms (Frame 2-50-1-Q).
b. The damage control procedures contained in the following para- graphs should be used in conjunction with the
emergency procedures in paragraph 2-171.
c.
The following is an index to the procedures:
DESCRIPTION
PARAGRAPH
Fire Fighting
Emergency Lighting
Break-glass Shut-down Stations
Salvage Pump
Watertight Integrity
2-192. FIRE FIGHTING.
a. This section contains information on fire fighting.
b. The general recommendations for fire fighting are as follows:
(1)
A definite fire fighting plan should be established. The plan should be general in nature and should assign
personnel to specific tasks.
(2)
Each crew member should be briefed on location and use of portable fire pump, portable Halon
extinguishers, dry chemical extinguishers and liquid foam cans.
(3)
Each crew member should be familiarized with the firemain system and location of fire stations.
(4)
(5)
Each crew member should know where the emergency fuel shutoff T-handles for each diesel engine aire
located.
(6)
Establish a housekeeping plan. If the plan is maintained, unnecessary fire hazards such as fuel and oil
spills, flammable debris, etc., should be eliminated.
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