Fireman

Job Brief:

Fire attack team leader - Medical emergency response - responsible for all fire fighting
equipment, maintenance of same.
Description: POSITION SUMMARY Fire attack team leader - Medical emergency response -
responsible for all fire fighting equipment, maintenance of same. In order to consistently exceed
guest expectations and provide the highest levels of product and services, additional duties and
responsibilities may be assigned as needed.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 Be familiar with and active in the Safety and Environmental Management System (SMS)
including his/her responsibility in the safety organization according to the Crew Emergency Plan
and Station Bill and carry out the policies and procedures appropriate for his/her position
 Maintain the portable fire fighting equipment onboard the vessel ensuring that all equipment is
kept in good working order and available for immediate use.
 Complete inspections and maintenance in accordance with AMOS including the vessels
tenders and lifeboats.
 Ensure that all fire-extinguishing appliances are in accordance with SOLAS regulations, Class
Authorities, Flag State Administration, Manufacturer’s recommendations, and all repairs,
alterations or modifications are done in accordance to above-mentioned institutions and also
shall be fully conversant with the regulations of the authorities in addition to local authorities.
 Carry an UHF radio/handy phone and/or beeper at all times.
 Attend Maintenance and Crew Safety and Environmental Committee meetings once a month.
 Conduct crew cabin inspections.
 Participate in the company's emergency codes and assists the medical team in medical
emergency situations to EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) standards where this does not
conflict with fire fighting/damage control tasks.
 The Fireman is not assigned to any Fire Team. The first Fireman on scene will enter with the
first attacking team.
 Continuously evaluate and prevent potential fire hazards to improve the ship's fire
prevention and control standards.
 Inspect all hot work areas and give permission for the work to commence.
 Check atmosphere of enclosed spaces for gas and sufficient oxygen level, prior to entry of any
work teams into enclosed spaces.
 Schedule with the Safety Officer to carry out alternate safety and fire prevention rounds of the
vessel.
 Performs other related duties as assigned or as directed. The omission of specific duties does
not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
 Must be familiar with the Safety and Environmental Protection Policy and the SMS, and carry
out the policies and procedures appropriate for his/her position.
 Be familiar with and active in the Safety and Environmental Management System (SMS)
including his/her responsibility in the safety organization according to the Crew Emergency Plan
and Station Bill and carry out the policies and procedures appropriate for his/her position.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND ATTRIBUTES QUALIFICATIONS

 Minimum of five (5) years experience as a professional Fire Fighter is required.
 Intermediate to Advanced level English verbal and writing skills, including the proper use of
English grammar is required.
 The incumbent must be able to work in a multi-cultural environment; also, must be able to
adjust to changes in schedules, assignments and deadlines. EDUCATION
 Highschool diploma or foreign equivalent is required.
 Position-specific STCW training from an accredited educational institution is required.
ATTRIBUTES
 Passionate about hospitality and customer service driven
 Must have a professional appearance and good hygiene
 Respect for all co-workers and guests
 Pride in your work by creating positive energy, excitement and fun
 Able to work 7 days a week
 Demonstrate positive behaviors; smiling, being polite and courteous
 Able to develop a camaraderie with team members
 Ability to live in close quarters, share limited space with other cabin-mates 

The verifying medical practitioner doubts the applicant’s ability to
successfully perform any of the following functions, a suitable practical demonstration is
required for those functions. The verifying medical practitioner, in consultation with any other
qualified practitioners he/she deems appropriate, determines whether a practical demonstration is
necessary, and whether the applicant is physically competent or not physically competent.
General Movement:
 Is able to maintain a sense of balance without disturbance while walking and standing.
 Is able to climb up and down vertical ladders and stairways.
 Is able to step over a door sill or coming up to 24 inches in height.
 Is able to move through a restricted opening of 24 inches by 24 inches.
 Is able to open and close watertight doors that weigh up to 55 pounds. Must be able to move
hands/arms in vertical and horizontal directions, rotate wrists and reach above shoulder height to
turn handles.
 Is able to repeatedly lift at least a 55 pound load off the ground, and to carry, push or pull the
same load over a long distance (minimum of 150 feet) and up/down multiple staircases over a
four hour period.
 Is able to pull an un-charged 1.5 inch diameter, 50’ fire hose with nozzle to full extension, and
to lift a charged 1.5 inch diameter fire hose to firefighting position.
 Is physically able to put on a Personal Flotation Devise (PFD) without assistance from another
individual.
 Is capable of normal conversation in English.
 Is able to intermittently stand on feet for up to four hours with minimal rest periods.

 Must have no physical limitations that would hinder or prevent the performance of duties.
 Must have no limitation of motion. Senses:
 Is able to react to visual alarms and instructions.
 Is able to react to audible alarms and instructions.
 Vision: Ability to adjust focus, depth perception, peripheral vision. Distance vision and close
vision must be in accordance to ILO: Vision required for ship’s navigation (e.g. chart and
nautical publication reference, use of bridge instrumentation and equipment, and identification of
aids to navigation)

Normal Vision required to perform all necessary functions in darkness
without compromise Color perception must be intact for Deck/Engine Watch standing officers.
Vision required reading instruments in close proximity, to operate equipment, and to identify
systems/components as Necessary.

Normal Vision required performing all necessary functions in
darkness without compromise.
Upper Body:
 Is able to move their shoulders, elbows & wrists (without disease, injury): bending,
extending, move their arms away from the midline of the body, rotating.
 Is able to grasp and manipulate common tools such as wrenches, hammers, screwdrivers and
pliers.
 Is able to crouch, kneel and crawl.
 Is able to distinguish differences in texture and temperature by feel.
 Is able to elevate their shoulder joint forward and move his arms away from the midline of the
body  Is able to flex their elbow joint and extend his arm completely.
 Is able to move their wrist completely and able to sustain weights of 55 pounds.
 Is able to move their hand up and down 45 degrees / completely.
 Is able to clench fist, pick up a pin, grasp an object or touch tips of at least 3 fingers with
thumb.
 Has distal phalanx of either thumb, distal and middle phalanx of an index, middle, or ring
finger of either hand, irrespective of the absence or loss of little finger.
 Do not have Scars and deformities of the fingers or hand that are symptomatic or that impair
normal function to such a degree as to interfere with the satisfactory performance of sea duty
 Must not have intrinsic paralysis or weakness, including nerve palsy sufficient to produce
physical findings in the hand such as muscle atrophy or weakness.
Lower Body:
 Is able to move their hips, knees & ankles (without disease, injury): bending, extending,
move their legs away from the midline of the body, rotating.
 Must not have Planter fasciitis.
 Must not have loose or foreign bodies within the knee joint.
 Must not have physical findings of an unstable or internally deranged joint.
 Must not have history of uncorrected anterior or posterior cruciate ligament injury.
 Must not have surgical correction of any knee ligaments if symptomatic or unstable.
 Must not have history of congenital dislocation of the hip, osteochondritis of the hip (Legg-
Perthes disease), or slipped femoral epiphysis of the hip.
 Must not have hip dislocation within 2 years before joining the ship.

Work Environment& Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions for this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to
meet the above physical and health requirements.