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marine firefighter

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Code

5411.1.2

Description

Marine firefighters are responsible for emergency response in case of a fire outbreak or other hazardous situations in marine environments. They actively respond to contain fires and the outbreak of other hazardous on vessels, docks and other marine facilities. They ensure the marine installation complies with health and safety regulations. They also regulate the clean-up of the scene and assess the damage.

Alternative Labels

boatmaster, firefighter

engineer,firefighter

harbour firefighter

marine firefighter

marine fire technician

ship's firefighter

shipboard firefighter

vessel firefighter

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

ensure public safety and security ensure vessel security evacuate people from buildings extinguish fires investigate maritime accidents manage emergency care situations manage major incidents operate marine communication systems operate marine machinery systems perform search and rescue missions prevent marine pollution provide first aid select hazard control use different types of fire extinguishers work as a team in a hazardous environment

Essential Knowledge

fire prevention procedures fire safety regulations fire-fighting systems first aid health and safety regulations hydraulics navy operations

Optional Skills and Competences

educate public on fire safety install vessel's safety equipment maintain safety systems operate emergency equipment operate emergency vehicle perform preventive maintenance on fire fighting vehicles perform risk analysis relay messages through radio and telephone systems

Optional Knowledge

dock operations mechanics of vessels types of maritime vessels vessel electrical system

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http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/9c3cdf9a-f62f-4d73-bb8d-4cfc85c2d271

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released

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marine firefighter

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