Fighting fires on marine vessels call for a unique skill set and situational awareness beyond the scope of land-based operations. NFPA 1005, Standard for Professional Qualifications for Marine Fire Fighting for Land-Based Fire Fighters, addresses the minimum job performance requirements (JPRs) for municipal, industrial, and private personnel with duties responding to fires on ships.
Intended for individuals meeting Fire Fighter I and II qualifications, and also those who have reached the criteria in Chapters 6 and 7 of NFPA 1081, Standard for Facility Fire Brigade Member Professional Qualifications, NFPA 1005 covers general requirements, access, response, communications, and fire control for marine fire incidents.
The new 2019 edition of NFPA 1005 contains considerable changes, including a thorough review of JPRs for marine firefighting for land-based firefighters.
Significant revisions and additions include:
NFPA 1005 sets the professional standard for fighting marine fires
This authoritative resource delivers crucial information for helping land-based firefighters save lives and reduce loss on shipboard fires. Order your copy of NFPA 1005, Standard for Professional Qualifications for Marine Fire Fighting for Land-Based Fire Fighters, today.