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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.