Marine Firefighting for Land Based Firefighters


Book Description

This manual prepares firefighters and emergency responders in meeting Marine Fire Fighter I and Marine Fire Fighter II training and certifications requirements of NFPA 1005, Standard for Professional Qualifications for Marine Fire Fighting for Land-Based Fire Fighters, 2007 edition. The second edition features the single-column layout with many new photos and examples. This textbook gives assistance to fire service personnel with the training, knowledge, technical information, and reference materials necessary for the safe and effective management of marine fire incidents.




Marine Fire Fighting for Land-based Firefighters


Book Description

Folded engineering diagram inserted.The maritime domain -- Organizational roles, structures, and resources -- Vessel types -- Vessel markings, arrangement, construction, and systems -- Vessel hazards and safety -- Fire detection, fire suppression, and inert gas systems -- Vessel plans, drawings, and documents -- Incident response -- Vessel stability -- Training for marine fire fighting.
















NFPA 1405, Guide for Land-based Fire Fighters who Respond to Marine Vessel Fires


Book Description

Indentifies the elements of a comprehensive marine fire-fighting response program including. but not limited to, vessel familiarization, training considerations, pre-fire planning, and special hazards that enable land-based fire fighters to extinguish vessel fires safely and efficiently.




Standardized Firefighter Training for the Marine Environment in Newport Harbor


Book Description

Land-based firefighters should be trained on a tiered level for marine firefighting, according to proximity and jurisdictional responsibility. Instructor standards should conform to SFT standards. NFPA 1710 was appropriate for response in a marine environment.







Marine Fire Prevention, Firefighting and Fire Safety


Book Description

A comprehensive training and reference manual used as a textbook in maritime institutions. Addresses the prevention, control, and extinguishing of fires aboard commercial vessels and on offshore drilling rigs. Includes chapters on emergency procedures and equipment as well as case studies of past shipboard fires. Generously illustrated with drawings, photos, diagrams, tables, and checklists. Recommended reading for all maritime personnel and kept both in shipboard reference libraries and in the offices of maritime executives.