marine firefighter

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

marine fire technician

harbour firefighter

ship's firefighter

vessel firefighter

engineer,firefighter

marine firefighter

shipboard firefighter

boatmaster, 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

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

Essential Knowledge

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

Optional Skills and Competences

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

Optional Knowledge

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

Concept URI

Concept Uri

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

Status

released

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