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Class Schedule
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| For more information about this course or to schedule a class, please contact the division. This course can be scheduled to meet your specific requirements. |
Course Description
MAR006 - Shipboard Firefighting for Landbased Firefighters - 28.00 Hours
Prerequisites
Due to the strenuous nature of firefighting and rescue activities, participants should secure a professional evaluation of their physical condition prior to enrolling in this course.Description
This course is designed primarily for municipal fire departments and industrial fire brigades with marine terminals within their jurisdictions. It provides the student with information and training specific to the marine environment and utilizes scenario-based, live-fire exercises to allow the student to apply the knowledge and skills gained during the course.
Organizations whose fire protection responsibilities include marine facilities and vessels will benefit from this program.
Topics
Topics covered in the course include:
- Marine environment
- Vessel familiarization
- Vessel construction
- Stability
- Utilization of resources
- Unified command (ICS)
- Roles and responsibilities
- Legal issues
- The role of the U.S. Coast Guard
Audience
Anyone who is a member of a municipal fire department or industrial fire brigade and whose fire protection responsibilities include marine facilities and vessels will benefit from this course.
Other Information
Tuition includes course materials, protective clothing and lunch. Lodging is not included. Tuition must be paid prior to or on the first day of class unless other arrangements have been made.
Course dates and fees are subject to change without notice.
Contact Kirk Richardson at (979) 845-1158 or email for further information or to schedule training.