SUMMARY
This chapter provides information pertaining to
the tactics and strategies involved in fire fighting.
Although every fire is different, certain practices apply
to all fires. More detailed information on combating
different types of fires is found in NSTM, chapter 555,
volume 1, and NATOPS U.S. Navy Aircraft and Rescue
Manual, NAVAIR 00-80R-14. While the information
is located in these volumes, there is no substitute for
actual hands-on training. As you become proficient as
a Damage Controlman, you will train your shipmates
in fire fighting, as well as other aspects of damage
control. A properly trained in-port fire party or attack
team may make the difference between dealing with a
small easily controlled fire, and one that threatens the
entire ship.
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