Firefighting is an adrenaline-charged event that captivates spectators and challenges participants even more intensely. It is designed to test sharp decision-making under pressure while pushing physical capabilities to their absolute limits. Grit, courage, and determination are put to the ultimate test in one of Navinautics’ most prestigious events, Fire-Fighting. Will you emerge as the conqueror, or be the one who bites the dust?
In the maritime and industrial sectors, firefighting is a critical component of safety training. Cadets and officers are trained to respond effectively to emergencies in confined spaces, engine rooms, and cargo areas using portable fire extinguishers, fire hoses, and breathing apparatus. This event reflects real-world emergency response scenarios, reinforcing discipline, teamwork, and preparedness in high-risk situations.
DRILL PROCEDURES:
- The exercise begins with a fire drill, followed by a head count.
- The commander observes that an oiler is missing and was last seen in the engine room.
- The commander orders the Second Engineer and Fourth Engineer to don SCBA and proceed to rescue the casualty from the enclosed space.
- The Third Officer and Bosun proceed to extinguish the oil fire, followed by the Third Engineer and Engine Cadet extinguishing the Class A fire.
- As the rescue team brings the casualty out of the enclosed space, the Second Officer and Deck Cadet administer first aid to the casualty.
- Once the casualty is rescued, all crew members report back to the muster station for a final head count.
- The commander briefs the judges on the procedures successfully completed by the team.
ELEGIBILITY:
- Participation is open to both male and female cadets.
- Each college can bring a maximum of two team that can consist of 9 cadets only during the event. (please note that only nine cadets can participate
from one single team, any additional will be added
as substitutions)
TEAM COMPOSITION:
As stated earlier one team can consist of only nine cadets, their designations shall namely be:
- Chief Engineer: Commanding Officer
- Second Engineer and Fourth Engineer: Rescue Team
- Third Officer and Bosun: Extinguisher Team
- Third Engineer and Engine Cadet: Hose Party
- Second Officer and Deck Cadet: Medical Team
GENRERAL GUIDELINES:
- All the teams must adhere strictly to the safety protocols throughout the drill.
- The decision from the judges will be final and binding.
- Any team that is engaged in any type of foul play or unsafe practices will face direct disqualification.
INSTRUCTIONS:
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Required PPEs will be provided by the college, the boiler suits must be brought by the participants.
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Each participant must sign the indemnity form that is provided by the college.
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University organisers/ department will not be responsible for any sort of accident or for any injury caused to the participants.
