Course Overview
Salvage and marine firefighting presents unique challenges
that demand specialized knowledge, skills, and tactics. For first responders,
understanding these challenges can mean the difference between a successful
response and a catastrophic event.
When hazardous materials are involved, initial actions are
critical to ensure the safety of those at risk of exposure. Actions should be
implemented to establish protective measures and prevent potential exposure to
hazardous chemicals. These actions include isolation from hazardous liquids,
gases, and solids— and include staying upwind, uphill, and upstream from the
release. Some of these strategies may be more challenging to implement in the
maritime environment.
Responding to a ship fire is not simply another fire call.
It is an all-hazards response, incorporating elements of HAZMAT, confined space
entry, technical rescue, and much more. When land-based firefighters respond to
a maritime incident, they must adapt their tactics due to the unique hazards of
shipboard fires.
Course Modules:
- Module 1 - Introduction to Marine Firefighting for Land-Based Firefighters
- Module 2 - Vessel Hazards
- Module 3 - Roles and Responsibilities During a Maritime Incident Response
- Module 4 - Tactical Considerations for First Responders
- Module 5 - Specialized Fire Equipment for Marine Firefighting
- Module 6 - Salvage and Overhaul Operations Overview
- Module 7 - Responding to Hazmat Incidents on a Vessel
- Module 8 - Incident Case Studies and Lessons Learned
- Module 9 - First Responder Safety and Survival
- Module 10 - Training and Preparedness
- Module 11 - Marine Firefighting Resources for First Responders
- Module 12 - Summary & Key Takeaways
Course Length: Approximately 2.5 hours (course content, final assessment, and course survey)