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Robert
E. Rumens
16th ANNUAL HAMPTON ROADS MARINE
FIREFIGHTING SYMPOSIUM
May 12-17, 2008 Monday - Saturday
Norfolk Fire Training Center
0700 - 1700 hours
Norfolk, VA
SPONSORED BY:
| Virginia Port Authority / MIRT | Ft. Eustis Fire Department |
| Virginia Department of Fire Programs | Maritime Administration |
| Virginia Maritime Association | Norfolk Fire Rescue |
| U.S. Coast Guard, Sector Hampton Roads | |
| U.S. Navy Fleet Training Center Fire School, Norfolk, VA. | |
| U.S. Navy Fleet Training Center Fire School, Norfolk, VA. | |
|
Military Sealift Command Tri-State maritime Safety Association |
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 |
Live Burn Evolutions |
| Vessel Safety | Waterborne Exercise |
| Firefighting Tactics | Practical Work Stations |
| Incident Command Procedures | Vessel Tours |
| Vessel and Terminal Operations | Review of Past Incidents |
| Vessel Firefighting Systems | Contingency Planning |
| Legal Issues | WMD/Hazmat Incidents |
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 and a Type III PFD.
REGISTER: Complete the attached Registration Form
Download as Adobe PDF
DEADLINE: April 21, 2008
REGISTRATION FORM: Will be available shortly
EMAIL: bburket@portofvirginia.com
for further information
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