FIREMAN'S OUTFIT
APPLIES TO:
ALL DOCUMENTED COMMERCIAL FISHING VESSELS
BEYOND THE BOUNDARY LINE WITH MORE THAN 49 INDIVIDUALS ON
BOARD
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REQUIREMENT:
Two fireman's outfits in widely separated locations.
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STANDARD:
Fireman's outfits will include:
Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) with lifeline attached.
Have at least 1 spare air bottle for each SCBA (30 minute
capacity).
1 flashlight.
A rigid helmet.
Boots.
Gloves.
1 fire axe.
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INSTRUCTORS NOTES:
-Review how to operate equipment with fisherman.
-Check SCBA facepiece for airtightness.
-Check hoses for condition.
-There are no requirements if the vessel operates wlth less than
50 POB.
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REFERENCES: 46 CFR 28.205
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