FAS Funding may be available for Training Courses where applicable

This Marine Fire Fighting 3 day course is run as a Public Course. 

Course Objectives

The aim of the course is to train people to operate fire protection equipment on a vessel to a basic standard of competency and to instill an awareness of and confidence in fire prevention and fire fighting arrangements

Target Audience

Sea farers with a responsibility to respond to a fire situation onboard ship.

Course Content

Participants will be examined during the practical session and will also have to complete a written examination.

Duration

3 days

Accreditation

Department of Transport Approved and full CMSE certification will be provided on successful completion of the course.

This course will cover:

• The theory of Fire
• Cause of fire on ships
• Basic Fire Prevention
• Breathing Apparatus
• Rescue Techniques

Participants on this course will understand:

• Theory of combustion
• Hydrocarbon Fires
• Fire Hazards and Risks
• Fire Prevention
• Protective Clothing
• Fire Hose and Fittings
• Fire Extinguishers
• Suppression Systems
• Breathing Apparatus
• Search Procedures
• Ship Fire Fighting
• Fire Investigation
• Practical session including live fire fighting scenario

CMSE Fire Rescue Training Centre

This top class centre is available to all our clients Nationally or Internationally. The facility is also approved by the Department of Transport for MARINE STCW Fire Training to Basic and Advanced levels. The centre has the best equipment and facilities in the country including Flashover unit, Backdraft demo unit, Confined Space areas, Work at Height rescue areas and many more. A viewing is essential to see the full extent of the equipment and facilities available.

At CMSE we have the best trainers available in Ireland. Our ERT Training team has over 100 years combined experience with Cork City Fire Brigade, and each instructor is expert in emergency response training. ERT training is site specific as each industry has different needs, so training can be customized to your company. Chris Mee and Gary Horgan supply Marine Engineering and Fire Engineering support for the Marine Fire training courses. The following is a sample outline of our current Marine training courses available to our clients.