Preparing Land-Based Firefighters for Maritime Emergencies
Responding to fires and emergencies aboard ships presents unique challenges—narrow passageways, confined spaces, and unfamiliar systems—that require specialized training. This article explores strategies, NFPA standards, and joint planning to help land-based firefighters safely and effectively respond to maritime incidents.
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Confined Space Rescue Training
Images by David Miller Over the last several months, we have worked with local fire department and shipyard personnel to discuss ways in which all involved parties can collaborate in emergency situations involving shipboard confined spaces. With the intent of becoming acquainted with all available resources and strategizing how best to utilize these, we developed … Read more
NCFD Recognition
We are proud to announce the recognition of our chemists at a North Charleston Fire Department ceremony held on November 7, 2015, for their work in speaking, meeting, planning, coordinating, and training with the Department and others to establish local shipboard confined space rescue operations. Through their work the Department, local safety personnel, members of … Read more