Marine Fire Fighting

This manual provides training assistance to shoreside fire service personnel who respond to marine fire emergencies. It covers subjects pertaining to the maritime environment, shipboard fire fighting strategies and tactics, and firefighter safety, and addresses marine regulatory requirements and NFPA® 1405, Guide for Land-Based Fire Fighters Who Respond to Marine Vessel Fires.

Table of Contents

1.      Fire Science and Chemistry

2.      Onboard Fire Causes and Prevention

3.      Vessel Types, Construction, and Arrangement

4.      Safety Equipment

5.      Portable and Semiportable Fire Extinguishers

6.      Water and Foam Fire Fighting Equipment

7.      Fire Detection Systems

8.      Fixed Fire Suppression Systems

9.      General Fire Fighting Procedures

10.    Prefire Planning

11.    Emergency Response Process

12.    Fire Fighting Strategies and Tactical Procedures

13.    Shipboard Damage Control

14.    Fire and Emergency Training and Drills

15.    In-Port Fire Fighting and Interface with Shore-Based Firefighters