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16th Annual Firefighting Symposium
| What | Convention |
|---|---|
| When |
05-14-2007 07:00
to 05-19-2007 05:00 |
| Where | Norfolk Fire Training Center |
| Contact Name | Bill Burket |
| Contact Email | bburket@portofvirginia.com |
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This course is designed to familiarize land-base firefighters and Maritime personnel on procedures necessary to handle a marine incident within a port or waterway. This course meets NFPA 1405 standards.
COURSE TOPICS
Vessel Construction
Practical Work Stations
Live Burn Evolutions
Vessel Tours
Vessel Safety
Review of Past Incidents
Waterborne Exercise
Vessel Firefighting Systems
Firefighting Tactics
Contingency Planning
Incident Command Procedures
WMD/Hazmat Incidents
Vessel and Terminal Operations
Legal Issues
PREREQUISITES
All students should have completed IS 100 and IS 200. The courses can be complete online at http://training.fema.gov/emiweb/IS/crslist.asp
Students should be good physical condition. The course will require participating in live burn evolutions, on-site tours of large ocean going vessels, climbing of steep ladders and gangways, working in enclosed spaces and participating in a live exercise while underway on a vessel upon open waters.
Most evolutions will require full turnout gear and SCBA.
DEADLINE: April 20, 2007
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