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This guide outlines the steps and checks for getting Fireboat 2 underway, including energizing radios, setting indicators, and verifying power sources. Ensure readiness and follow procedures for a safe departure.
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FB 2 STARTING PROCEDURES Assess readiness to get underway Energize the following: 1) Radio Master Switch, Panel DC-1 RADIO MASTER SWITCH UP IS “ON” NOTE This energizes the pre-adjusted, fixed mount radios (three Marine VHF radios and the LAFD “Astro” 800 MHz radio at the Chart Table).
FB 2 STARTING PROCEDURES Chart Table Consoles Forward and Aft Energize the following:
FB 2 STARTING PROCEDURES Energize the following: LAFD MOTOROLA (handheld) radio
FB 2 STARTING PROCEDURES Loudhailer CLOCKWISE for “ON” Energize the following:
FB 2 STARTING PROCEDURES ARDF, Forward Center Console Energize the following: Radio Direction Finder
FB 2 STARTING PROCEDURES UP FOR “ON” MIDDLE POSITION FOR “OFF” DOWN FOR EMERGENCY POWER SUPPLY SELECT DIRECTION OF TRAVEL Lighting (navigation and emergency) as needed
FB 2 STARTING PROCEDURES Emergency (blue) Lights
FB 2 STARTING PROCEDURES MDT on Chart Table
FB 2 STARTING PROCEDURES PITCH INDICATORS SET AT ZERO
FB 2 STARTING PROCEDURES VOITH ZERO PITCH
FB 2 STARTING PROCEDURES SHORE POWER ON LINE Verify green light(s) on Switchboard Monitoring Panel signifying Generator(s) ON LINE and Shore Power disconnected SHORE POWER AVAILABLE SHORE POWER CONNECTED PORT GEN RUNNING STBD GEN RUNNING PORT GEN ON LINE ILLUMINATED: SIGNIFIES STBD GEN ON LINE STBD GEN ON LINE
FB 2 STARTING PROCEDURES YELLOW LED INDICATOR LIGHTS ILLUMINATE TO SIGNIFY “READY FOR OPERATION” and “REMOTE OPERATION” • Verify that Main Engine MTUs in Pilot House indicate “READY FOR OPERATION” and “REMOTE OPERATION”
FB 2 STARTING PROCEDURES PRELUBE START PRELUBE COMPLETE Start Main Engines upon completion of PRELUBE sequence
FB 2 STARTING PROCEDURES Start Main Engines upon completion of PRELUBE sequence MAIN ENGINE START Communicate with Mate at Bow; order “Cast off all lines” Proceed upon “All Clear” signal from Mate
FB 2 STARTING PROCEDURES MATE In charge of deck operation Verify that Off Ship Alarm is turned to “OFF” position before Shore Power is turned off Assess Fireboat 2 for readiness to cast off Bow Watch Communication Pilot to Mate: “Cast off” Mate to Deckhands: “Cast Off” Mate to Pilot: “All clear to get underway”