General guidelines for FIRE
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General guidelines for FIRE

  • Think safety first!

  • Avoid any contact with dangerous substances.

  • Keep away from fire, smoke, fumes and vapours.

  • Sound the fire alarm and start firefighting procedures.

  • Keep the bridge and living quarters upwind if possible.

  • Locate stowage position of cargo that is burning or evolving smoke.

  • Identify cargo.

  • Obtain UN numbers and the EmS FIRE SCHEDULE of the dangerous goods involved.

  • Consider which measures of the EmS FIRE SCHEDULE are applicable and should be followed.

  • Check if other dangerous goods may potentially be involved in the fire and identify the relevant EmS FIRE SCHEDULE.

  • Wear suitable protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus.

  • Be prepared to use the Medical First Aid Guide (MFAG).

  • Contact the designated person of the company responsible for the operation of the ship or a rescue coordination centre to obtain expert advice on dangerous goods emergency response measures.

 Precaution: Contamination of the skin with dangerous goods should be removed and washed immediately.

Parent topic: Fire
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