Learning Objectives

• Understand the role and capabilities of fire/rescue boats
• Identify major fire/rescue boat components and systems
• Demonstrate basic operational and safety skills
• Apply introductory marine firefighting and rescue techniques

Foundational Knowledge and Theory         Day 1 – Classroom Instruction  

• Course Introduction and fire/rescue boat overview
• Types, classes, and missions of fire/rescue boat overview
• Rescue Boats, Law Enforcement Boats, and Civilian Boats
• Pumps, Monitors, and Emergency Procedures
• Crew roles, communications, and coordination
• Marine safety considerations, anchoring, and PPE
• Operational considerations and Q&A

Basic Fire Boat Operations  Day 2 – Practical Skills Training

• Safety briefing and vessel orientation
• Boarding, disembarking, and movement
• Line handling, knot fundamentals, and anchoring
• Pump operations and water flow control
• Basic boat handling and maneuvering
• Integrated crew drills

Applied Marine Firefighting Skills   Day 3 – Practical Skills Training 

• Review and safety briefing
• Patient loading/unloading, dewatering
• Beaching, close quarters, and marinas
• Coordination with shore-based companies
• Towing and support operations
• Emergency procedures and crew safety
• Scenario-based evolutions and debrief
• Review key concepts and skills
• Questions and discussion. Course feedback