Galley fire prevention and extinguishing systems
What is being checked
The inspector is checking whether officers understand the location, coverage, release logic and limitations of galley fixed and portable fire protection, and whether testing and physical condition prove that it will operate without endangering personnel.
Ready onboard
0/6 completePractice questions
Answer aloud, then open the preparation point.
1What area is protected by galley fixed and portable fire protection?
Trace the approved plan and physically identify boundaries, sections, exclusions and the location from which the system is released.
2What must happen before release?
Account for personnel, raise alarms, isolate ventilation and fuel or machinery as required, then operate range hood and duct shutdown, fuel or electrical isolation, fixed release, alarms and portable appliances in the approved sequence.
3How is the system tested without discharging extinguishing medium?
Use the approved simulation or sectional test and show fixed-system service, remote shutdown, damper, thermostat and portable-extinguisher checks, including alarms, interlocks and remote indications.
4What if part of the system is unavailable?
Notify the Master and shore, establish fire watch or equivalent compensating measures, restrict operations if necessary and obtain repair or formal authority.
5What is the principal failure risk?
Identify and control grease accumulation, defective shutoff, obstructed nozzles, unsuitable extinguishers or unsafe deep-fat-fryer controls.
Where an observation may arise
Responsible officers could not explain coverage, release sequence, safety interlocks or limitations.
A release station, valve, pump or isolation was obstructed, unlabelled or unavailable.
Records did not prove the complete path, including fixed-system service, remote shutdown, damper, thermostat and portable-extinguisher checks.
Inspection identified grease accumulation, defective shutoff, obstructed nozzles, unsuitable extinguishers or unsafe deep-fat-fryer controls.
A valve, power supply, alarm or automatic function was isolated without formal control.
A known defect had no effective compensating measure or repair plan.
Past observations for practice
The OP was not familiar with the location and operation of the fixed and portable fire extinguishing system in the galley.
The OP couldn't identify the heat detector in the galley when he was interviewed.
Master's practical note
Ask the officer to trace the release from the control handle to the protected space. Familiarity with a poster is insufficient if the person cannot identify the actual shutdowns, valves and confirmation indications.
Equipment boundary and references
Equipment boundary: Demonstrations must use the approved test mode. Never discharge extinguishing medium or defeat a safety interlock solely for inspection.
References
- OCIMF SIRE 2.0 Question Library Part 1, Version 1.0, Question 5.2.8
- SOLAS Chapter II-2 regulations 9 and 10
Last reviewed: 2026-09-13