SCHOOL OF MARITIME STUDIES Form no : 08/02

Date : 15/02/2012
VELS UNIVERSITY Issue no : 02/12
THALAMBUR Rev. no : 00

FIRE MAN OUTFIT

AIM:
To study about the Use of fireman’s outfit and Neil Robertson stretcher.

DESCRIPTION:
In order to extinguish fire it is important to attached to the root of the fire.to approach the seat of the fire,
adequate protection is required from heat and smoke. For this reason fire man outfit is used onboard ship to
fight emergency fire. There certain rules and regulations to be followed while carrying fire man outfit on ships.
The fire man outfit is mandatory on every ship. The outfit contains of following things:

1. Breathing apparatus
2. Water resisting cloth
3. Safety shoes
4. Hand gloves
5. Rigid helmet
6. Elastic intrinsically safe hand lamp that lasts for about 3 hours durations.
7. Fire axe
8. A strong fire proof line
9. A belt for carrying auxiliary equipment

As per SOLAS the minimum number of fire fighter outfit required on ships are as follows:

1. Foe ship between 500 - 2500 tons minimum two sets are required.
2. For ships between 2500-4000 tins minimum three sets are required.
3. For ships 4000 tons and above minimum four sets are required.

The fire man outfit is stored in fire control room and in places that are easily accessible during emergencies.
 SCHOOL OF MARITIME STUDIES Form no : 08/02
Date : 15/02/2012
VELS UNIVERSITY Issue no : 02/12
THALAMBUR Rev. no : 00

NEIL
ROBERTSON STRETCHER
If an accident occurs on a ship, the life of the person greatly depends on the time taken to remove the person
from the site of accident and transfer him to the ship’s hospital room, where the first aid and other medical
procedures can be carried out. There are several medical equipment available on board and the Neil Robertson
stretcher is the most commonly used one on board ships.

DESCRIPTION

The Neil Robertson stretcher is designed for removing an injured person from spaces wherein access, doors, or
hatches are too small to permit the use of regular stretchers. Spaces such as engine-room spaces, Cargo
holds, Pump rooms, Boiler room etc. are few examples of such compact spaces on ship.
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Date : 15/02/2012
VELS UNIVERSITY Issue no : 02/12
THALAMBUR Rev. no : 00

The Neil Robertson stretcher is made of flexible semi rigid canvas and can be folded easily when not in use or
during accessing small spaces.

The stretcher is provided with strong straps which when firmly wrapped around   the   victim, give strong
support to hold the person with almost negligible movement with respect to stretcher, which is very important
when rescuing or transferring injured person.

The stretcher straps are such made that when tied up over the victim, it covers the person in mummy-fashion,
giving sufficient support

ADVANTAGES
 The victim is tied up firmly with the stretcher, avoiding unwanted fall.
 Can be removed vertically from confined spaces like hatches etc, as victim is secured with the stretcher.
 When a life line is tied to the stretcher, unwanted swaying can be avoided.
 Easy to use and bring to the accident site.
 Light weight and ready to use
RESULT:
Thus we studied about the Use of fireman’s outfit & Neil Robertson stretcher.