Control measure

Responsible person: Fires on board vessels

Fire and rescue services should:

Undertake vessel firefighting training for all personnel who may be exposed to this type of incident

Incident commanders should:

Confirm that fire and rescue service assistance is required and ask for permission to board the vessel
Question the responsible person, other responders and witnesses to understand incident factors and history
Ensure a thorough brief is obtained from the vessel's master or their nominated representative
Ascertain any prior and ongoing firefighting actions taken by on board teams

Control measure element	Learning outcome
Information that can be gathered from the responsible person	Understand: How to identify and gather information from the vessel’s master or other nominated competent person What information may be required to support the tactical plan The responsibility of the incident commander to implement operational procedures in the absence of a responsible person The local arrangements for liaising with other relevant stakeholders

Control measure element

Learning outcome

Information that can be gathered from the responsible person

Understand:

How to identify and gather information from the vessel’s master or other nominated competent person
What information may be required to support the tactical plan
The responsibility of the incident commander to implement operational procedures in the absence of a responsible person

The local arrangements for liaising with other relevant stakeholders

You need to know and understand:
You need to know and understand: 2920
K Hazards and risks of the workplace affecting people and the environment in relation to fire and rescue operational incidents K How to make and apply decisions based on the assessment of risk in relation to fire and rescue operational incidents K Sources and availability of information K Methods and techniques for communicating with others
Health & Safety
K 1 Hazards and risks of the workplace affecting people and the environment in relation to fire and rescue operational incidents K 2 How to make and apply decisions based on the assessment of risk in relation to fire and rescue operational incidents
Organisational
K 6 Sources and availability of information
Personal and Interpersonal
K 7 Methods and techniques for communicating with others

Control measure element	Learning outcome
Information that can be gathered from the responsible person	Demonstrate the ability to: Identify sources and gather relevant information from a responsible person in relation to fires on board vessels

Control measure element

Learning outcome

Information that can be gathered from the responsible person

Demonstrate the ability to:

Identify sources and gather relevant information from a responsible person in relation to fires on board vessels

You must be able to:
Respond to fire and rescue incidents
P 2 Establish key factors about fire and rescue incidents and inform others in line with your organisation’s procedures, including: 2.1 Extent 2.2 Nature 2.3 Location P 3 Establish risks affecting fire and rescue incidents in line with your organisation’s risk assessment procedures