NFPA 1405 : 2020

Chapter 1 Administration
1.1 Scope.
1.2 Purpose. (Reserved)
1.3 General Information.
Chapter 2 Referenced Publications
2.1 General.
2.2 NFPA Publications.
2.3 Other Publications.
2.4 References for Extracts in Advisory Sections. (Reserved)
Chapter 3 Definitions
3.1 General.
3.2 NFPA Official Definitions.
3.3 General Definitions.
Chapter 4 Marine Environment
4.1 Introduction.
4.2 Tides and Currents.
4.3 Weather.
4.4 Vessel Traffic.
4.5 Channels and Navigation.
4.6 Designated Fire-Fighting Anchorage and Piers.
4.7 Bottom Conditions.
4.8 Marine Terminal Types.
4.9 Piers and Wharves.
4.10 Shipyards and Dry Docks.
4.11 Moorings.
4.12 Cranes.
4.13 Shoreside Fixed Fire-Fighting Equipment.
4.14 Shore Connections.
Chapter 5 Vessel Familiarization
5.1 Ship Construction.
5.2 Interior Arrangements.
5.3 Types of Ships.
5.4 Ship Personnel.
5.5 Shipboard Fixed Systems.
5.6 Ship's Operating Systems.
Chapter 6 Vessel Stability
6.1 Introduction.
6.2 Vessel Stability and Equilibrium.
6.3 Typical Vessel Conditions.
6.4 Center of Gravity.
6.5 Center of Buoyancy.
6.6 Righting Arm.
6.7 Metacentric Height.
6.8 Stability Curves.
6.9 Vessel Stability Concerns.
6.10 Basic Stability Information and Resources.
6.11 Dewatering.
6.12 Stability Analysis and Monitoring.
6.13 Stability Tactics.
Chapter 7 Organizational Resources
7.1 Vessel Owners and Operators.
7.2 Marine Terminal Owner or Operator.
7.3 Terminal Fire Brigades.
7.4 Shipping Agents.
7.5 Pilots.
7.6 Port Authorities.
7.7 Tug, Towing, and Barge Companies.
7.8 Fire-Fighting Agent Supplies.
7.9 Cargo Handlers.
7.10 Marine Construction Companies.
7.11 Marine Chemists.
7.12 Marine Surveyors.
7.13 Marine Salvage Companies/Salvors.
7.14 Law Enforcement Agencies in the United States.
7.15 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
7.16 Military Installations.
7.17 Divers.
7.18 Launch Services.
7.19 Ship Chandler.
7.20 Foreign Consulates and Language Schools and Cell Phone Translation Applications.
7.21 Other Organizational Resources.
Chapter 8 Special Resource Considerations
8.1 Introduction.
8.2 Support Vessels.
8.3 Special Equipment Resources.
Chapter 9 Planning
9.1 Introduction.
9.2 Contents of Plan.
9.3 Location of Plan.
9.4 Requirements.
9.5 Pre-Fire Planning.
9.6 Purpose of Pre-Fire Plan.
9.7 Format.
9.8 Conducting Pre-Fire Surveys.
Chapter 10 Training
10.1 Introduction.
10.2 Training Exercises.
10.3 Advanced Fire Fighting — Marine Training.
10.4 Personnel Safety.
Chapter 11 Communications
11.1 Introduction.
11.2 Pre-Fire Planning.
11.3 Terminology.
11.4 Procedures.
11.5 Fixed Communications Systems for Ships.
11.6 Communications Logistics.
11.7 Communications Inhibitors.
11.8 Miscellaneous Considerations.
Chapter 12 Strategy and Tactics
12.1 Introduction.
12.2 Offensive Strategy.
12.3 Defensive Strategy.
12.4 General Tactics.
12.5 Forward Compartments.
12.6 Aft Compartments.
12.7 Pump Room Fires.
12.8 Tanker Deck Fires.
12.9 Tank Fires.
12.10 Engine Room Fires.
12.11 Electrical Room Fires.
12.12 Chemical Tanker Fires.
12.13 Fires in Holds.
12.14 Machinery Room Fires.
12.15 Accommodation and Berthing Space Fires.
12.16 Gas Ship Fires.
Chapter 13 Incident Management System
13.1 NIMS.
13.2 Size-up.
13.3 Staging.
13.4 Command Post.
13.5 Operations.
13.6 Logistics.
13.7 Manageable Units.
13.8 Planning.
13.9 Emergency Medical System.
13.10 Miscellaneous.
Chapter 14 Role of the U.S. Coast Guard
14.1 Legal Responsibility of U.S. Coast Guard.
14.2 Available Resources.
14.3 Personnel.
14.4 Equipment and Supplies.
14.5 Equipment Limitations.
14.6 Training.
14.7 Contingency Plan.
14.8 Fire Fighters and the Vessel Master.
14.9 Fire Fighters and the Coast Guard.
14.10 USCG Sector.
14.11 Jurisdiction.
Chapter 15 Problems Associated with Marine Fire Fighting
15.1 Press and Media Relations.
15.2 Hazardous Materials.
15.3 Pollution Considerations.
15.4 Language Barriers.
15.5 Vessel Movement.
Chapter 16 Post-Incident Activities
16.1 Vessel Disposition.
16.2 Fire Watch.
Annex A Explanatory Material
Annex B Pre-Fire Survey Guide
Annex C Sample Vessel Fire Checklist
Annex D Symbols for Use on Fire Control Plans
Annex E Informational References

This guide identifies the elements of a comprehensive marine fire-fighting response program including, but not limited to, vessel familiarization, training considerations, pre-fire planning, and special hazards that enable land-based fire fighters to extinguish vessel fires safely and efficiently.