Description
Marine firefighters are responsible for emergency response in case of a fire outbreak or other hazardous situations in marine environments. They actively respond to contain fires and the outbreak of other hazardous on vessels, docks and other marine facilities. They ensure the marine installation complies with health and safety regulations. They also regulate the clean-up of the scene and assess the damage.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
perform search and rescue missionsprovide first aidimplement fire safety management plansinvestigate maritime accidentsensure vessel securitymanage major incidentsextinguish firesprevent marine pollutionselect hazard controlevacuate people from buildingswork as a team in a hazardous environmentmanage emergency care situationsoperate marine communication systemsoperate marine machinery systemsuse different types of fire extinguishersensure public safety and securitymaintain safety systemsorganise fire drillsinstall vessel's safety equipmentperform risk analysisoperate emergency vehicleperform preventive maintenance on fire fighting vehicleseducate public on fire safetyoperate emergency equipmentrelay messages through radio and telephone systems