Damage Control: Basic Fire Fighting Aboard Ship (1960)

Synopsis

This black-and-white United States Navy Training Film, produced by Wilding Picture Productions, Inc. in 1960, is titled “Damage Control: Shipboard Fire Fighting, Basic” and covers shipboard fire-fighting basics. Ships underway face the constant risk of sudden fires that can quickly spread and endanger both the vessel and crew. Effective firefighting requires prompt action, teamwork, and knowledge of proper procedures. Crew members are assigned to fire parties responsible for attacking the fire and providing backup support. Key steps include locating and reporting the fire, isolating the affected area by establishing fire boundaries, securing ventilation, and fighting the fire using appropriate methods depending on the fire class—fog and solid streams for combustibles (Class A), foam for fuel fires (Class B), and CO2 or dry powder for electrical fires (Class C). After extinguishing, thorough overhaul is essential to prevent reflash, followed by maintaining a reflash watch. Special spaces like magazines and machinery rooms have dedicated systems such as sprinklers and steam smothering for fire control. Overall, efficient firefighting aboard ship demands well-coordinated efforts to protect the ship and crew from fire hazards 0:00 — Ships underway face constant danger from sudden fires that can quickly spread, threatening the ship and crew. Firefighting must be prompt and efficient. 1:02 — Crew members are assigned to fire parties: an attacking party that directly fights the…

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Running time

14 minutes

Language

English

Collection

Ephemeral Films

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• Stock Footage