"Bobsprit" wrote in message
...
It may just work....but I'd be looking real hard for another way out.
Even to the point or partially sinking the boat to get water above the
sole to toss on the fire, remembering that you are alone, stupid
enough to only have one fire extinguisher, no fire blanket, no bucket,
no dinghy or raft, and have left a fuel fire un attended.


I like the idea of partially sinking the boat. The "stupid" elements were
part
of the question, which obviously dazzled poor Donal.

Bob, unlike you, I have actually experienced a fire on board.

You are giving out very dangerous advice.

Your comment about using a handheld VHF summed it all up perfectly. You
have no idea at all about how a fire will behave on a boat -- just as you
have no idea about the usefulness of a handheld.



Regards


Donal
--

Bob, unlike you, I have actually experienced a fire on board.

You are giving out very dangerous advice.


No, Donal. You're lying about fighting a fire on board, but I did have to put
out an alcohol stove fire once.
Closing the hatch/door is the final defense when a on board fire is out of
comtrol.
Period.

RB

"Bobsprit" wrote


No, Donal. You're lying about fighting a fire on board, but I did have
alcohol once.

"Bobsprit" wrote in message
...
Bob, unlike you, I have actually experienced a fire on board.

You are giving out very dangerous advice.


No, Donal. You're lying about fighting a fire on board, but I did have to
put
out an alcohol stove fire once.

Tell us about it? I bet that closing the hatches didn't have anything to
do with your survival.

Regards


Donal
--

Nutsy;

I hope some one; some where; at some time, explained the FIRE TRIANGLE
to you!

By closing up the Cabin you are probably creating a very large BOMB!
After closing the Companion Way, You better be damn sure Air (Oxygen)
isn't allowed to enter again!

Ole Thom

By closing up the Cabin you are probably creating a very large BOMB!
After closing the Companion Way, You better be damn sure Air (Oxygen)
isn't allowed to enter again!

Sealing off a fire is key for fighting it. One of my best friends for the last
18 years is a fireman for the FDNY and he agreed with the idea of closing the
hatch as a final line of defense.

RB

"Bobsprit" wrote

Sealing off a fire is key for fighting it. One of my boyfriends for the
last
18 years is a fireman for the FDNY and he agreed with the idea of closing
the
hatch as a final line of defense.

RiBit

Nutsy,

If your friend in the NYFD advices sealing the fire, please have him
explain the need for Fire Axes on their trucks.

Nutsy, I do believe you've busted yourself once again.

Ole Thom

If your friend in the NYFD advices sealing the fire, please have him
explain the need for Fire Axes on their trucks.


Sorry, Thom. Your dead wrong. For years the FDNY has been running a campaign
"Close the Door" as part of their effort to save lives.
Read on from the FDNY site....


Get everyone out. Stay low as you go out. Close but don't lock all doors in the
apartment as you leave.
Alert others on the floor by knocking on doors. Activate the fire alarm if
there is one.
Go down the nearest STAIRWAY, holding the railing.
Call the Fire Department from a floor BELOW THE FIRE or from a street fire
alarm box outside.
If the Fire is NOT in Your Apartment
Stay inside rather than entering smoke-filled hallways, especially if the fire
is on a floor below your apartment.
Keep your door closed.
Seal the door with duct tape or wet sheets and towels. Seal ventilators and any
other openings where smoke may enter.
Turn off air conditioners.
Fill your bathtub with water. If the front door gets hot, wet it down.
Unless flames or smoke are coming from below, open your windows a few inches at
the top or bottom. Don't break the windows; they may need to be closed later.
Call the Fire Department with your apartment number and a description of the
conditions in your apartment. Firefighters will be directed to your location.
If you feel you are in grave danger, open a window and wave a bed sheet for
firefighters to spot you.

The link...http://www.nyc.gov/html/fdny/html/sa...highrise.shtml

Like I said, Thom. I didn't make this up. It's basic fire survival. Closing the
door is the final defense, cutting off the heat from you and limiting oxygen to
the fire.

RB

Thom, it's well known that sealing off afire will help contain it.


No worries, Ozzy. I just posted links that should quiet him down. He's quite
peppy lately!

RB