On August 17, a fire broke out in the Caribbean Fantasy, 5 km from the San Juan Coast, in Puerto Rico. At that moment, the Police and Coast Guard personnel, as well as the crew itself and the ship's security measures were put into operation.
Following this news It seemed pertinent to remind you of the measures you should take if a fire starts on a ship.
The first thing you should know is that before putting it afloat, In the construction itself there are many fire safety measures such as screens and fireproof materials, autonomous fire fighting equipment, portable and fixed fire extinguishers, network of hoses, heat and smoke alarms. Apart from this, the crew has specific training in these cases and there is a team of firefighters on board.
If you discover a fire, raise the alarm, do not face it alone!The alarm that indicates fire is 10 seconds of the bell followed by 10 seconds of the ship's siren, so if you hear it, stay tuned. If the fire could not be controlled, then the alarm would sound to abandon ship, this is 6 or more short blasts followed by a simultaneous blast of the ship's siren with the general alarm. Remember then what you learned in the drill in which you must have participated on the first day.
I'll give you some tips to keep in mind in any fire, in general, water will not be applied in the extinction; If the fire is in a small place, such as a cabin, you should position yourself between the fire and the door, and before opening the door to a room where there is a fire, touch it with the palm of your hand. An effective method to avoid breathing smoke is to cover our noses and mouths with a wet handkerchief.
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