Land-Based Marine Firefighter

Requires Medical Clearance
Must be submitted prior to the first class session.

Instructional Hours: 48.00
This course has a Canvas component which requires internet access.

Course Description: Major topics covered in the course are case studies and histories to introduce shipboard firefighting and characteristics of shipboard incidents; shipboard firefighting environment; port environment; terminal facility environment and actions to protect the environment; fire department role; firefighter safety and survival; vessel types and crews; vessel construction and systems; access and egress to ship structures and compartments; vessel fire control plan; size-up; tactics; water survival; communications; incident command system; hazardous materials; ship tours; live fire practical drills; organizational resources; pre-incident survey; ship stability; strategy for the marine environment; and the role of the U.S. Coast Guard.

This class will require additional student work outside of normal class hours to include, but not limited to; take-home assignments, PTIs, study guides, and assigned readings from the textbook. This may also include coursework that must be completed prior to the first class session.

Education and/or experience related to Hazardous materials and Confined spaces is recommended.

Prerequisites

MFRI Firefighter II (FIRE 201 or FIRE 205), or MFSPQB, NBFSPQ, or IFSAC/DOD Firefighter II certification.