Marine Firefighting, 16-Hour Course
This course will train the employee in Marine Firefighting. Factors such as fire causes, dangers associated with welding, cutting, smoking, poor housekeeping, faulty electrical equipment and appliances will be discussed. The proper use of portable fire extinguishers will be discussed and demonstrated during the class. The course will cover the U.S. Coast Guard requirements for Basic Safety Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting training requirements of: Table A-Vl/1-2 of the STCW Code and 46 CFR 11.202(b)(2); and the Basic Fire Fighting training requirements of -46 CFR 11.205(d) and 11.401(g)(1) for an officer endorsement; and the Fire Fighting training requirements of -46 CFR 13.207, 13.307, 13.407, or 13.507 for any tankerman endorsement; and the Fire Fighting training requirements of -46 CFR 13.207, 13.307, 13.407, or 13.507 for any tankerman endorsement.
For more information, contact:
Charles "Mike" Carter
River Operations
Manager of External Education Programs
(270) 534-3893
charles.carter@kctcs.edu
