Hard Skills
ExpertAdvanced Firefighting TechniquesThe mastery of marine-specific fire suppression tools including fixed gas systems, fire hoses, and specialized nozzles in high-heat environments.
IntermediateSCBA OperationsProficiency in the use, maintenance, and rapid donning of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus for prolonged interior firefighting.
AdvancedConfined Space Search and RescueTactical ability to navigate complex ship layouts and extract casualties from tight, smoke-filled compartments.
IntermediateShip Structural KnowledgeUnderstanding the layout of bulkheads, fire zones, and ventilation systems to predict fire spread and structural integrity.
AdvancedHazardous Materials ResponseIdentifying and managing shipboard chemicals, fuels, and batteries that pose an explosion or toxic hazard during a fire.