marine firefighter

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.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

health and safety regulations fire safety regulations navy operations fire prevention procedures fire-fighting systems hydraulics first aid

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

vessel electrical system types of maritime vessels dock operations mechanics of vessels

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

evacuate people from buildings ensure vessel security use different types of fire extinguishers extinguish fires investigate maritime accidents work as a team in a hazardous environment provide first aid ensure public safety and security prevent marine pollution operate marine machinery systems select hazard control manage major incidents operate marine communication systems implement fire safety management plans manage emergency care situations perform search and rescue missions

OPTIONALOptional competences

operate emergency vehicle relay messages through radio and telephone systems perform risk analysis organise fire drills operate emergency equipment maintain safety systems educate public on fire safety perform preventive maintenance on fire fighting vehicles install vessel's safety equipment