Marine Firefighting

The text addresses the shipboard fire fighting requirements of various maritime regulatory organizations such as U.S. Coast Guard, Canadian Coast Guard, and International Maritime Organization. It will aid the mariner, whether a new entrant about to join a vessel for the first time or an officer seeking higher certification, whether a young officer charged with inspecting fire equipment or conducting a training session or a senior officer conducting a drill while in command: All will find information within these pages to assist them in their tasks.

It provides a resource to the mariner for use when attending courses required by regulations in fire fighting and safety, for self-study, and when instructing others during training and drills. The content covers all aspects of fire prevention and suppression on board, whether a vessel is sailing deep sea, coastal, or inland waters or whether a mariner is in the merchant service, naval service, or coast guard. Vessel personnel must be their own fire department, police, and ambulance. This text will improve the basic and advanced knowledge and skill of shipboard crew members and also guide them when interfacing with land-based firefighters who respond to shipboard fires.