Control measure

Scene survey: Fires on board vessels

Fire and rescue services should:

Consider having a memorandum of understanding with port authorities and other agencies relating to the agreed actions at incidents involving vessels

Incident commanders should:

Ensure that a scene survey is carried out at the earliest opportunity
Ensure that all personnel are fully briefed on the current hazards, risks, control measures and tactical mode
Identify the location of any available ship to shore connection
Use ships plan and on-board systems in liaison with the vessel’s personnel to confirm the location of the fire
Identify the presence and effectiveness of any on board or infrastructure fixed installations

Control measure element	Learning outcome
Gather relevant information by carrying out a scene survey	Understand: The range, limitations and use of other vessels or resources to carry out a scene survey

Control measure element

Learning outcome

Gather relevant information by carrying out a scene survey

Understand:

The range, limitations and use of other vessels or resources to carry out a scene survey

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
Gather relevant information by carrying out a scene survey	Demonstrate the ability to: Identify other vessels or resources that may assist with scene surveys to assess the incident

Control measure element

Learning outcome

Gather relevant information by carrying out a scene survey

Demonstrate the ability to:

Identify other vessels or resources that may assist with scene surveys to assess the incident

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