Security & DefenceISCO 5411
Marine firefighter
Marine firefighters are responsible for emergency response in case of a fire outbreak or other hazardous situations in marine environments. They actively respond to contain fires and the outbreak of other hazardous on vessels, docks and other marine facilities. They ensure the marine installation complies with health and safety regulations. They also regulate the clean-up of the scene and assess the damage.
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Rate 5 of the 22 essential skills of this occupation (European ESCO data). No account needed.
provide first aid
select hazard control
investigate maritime accidents
operate marine machinery systems
extinguish fires
European Skills Framework
Skills and knowledge areas required for this occupation based on European classification.
Essential (22)
navy operationsnavy operationsThe operational procedures and regulations of military naval organisations, on base and on ships during missions.fire safety regulationsfire safety regulationsThe legal rules to be applied for fire safety and fire prevention in a facility.hydraulicshydraulicsThe power transmission systems that use the force of flowing liquids to transmit power.fire prevention proceduresfire prevention proceduresThe regulations concerning fire and explosion prevention, and the equipment, systems and methods used in it.fire-fighting systemsfire-fighting systemsThe devices and systems used to extinguish fires; the classes and chemistry of fire.health and safety regulationshealth and safety regulationsNecessary health, safety, hygiene and environmental standards and legislation rules in the sector of particular activity.first aidfirst aidThe emergency treatment given to a sick or injured person in the case of circulatory and/or respiratory failure, unconsciousness, wounds, bleeding, shock or poisoning.provide first aidprovide first aidAdminister cardiopulmonary resuscitation or first aid in order to provide help to a sick or injured person until they receive more complete medical treatment.select hazard controlselect hazard controlPerform appropriate selection of hazard control measures and risk management.investigate maritime accidentsinvestigate maritime accidentsInvestigate maritime accidents; gather evidence in the event of claims for damages.operate marine machinery systemsoperate marine machinery systemsOperate principles of marine machinery, including marine diesel engine, steam turbine, boiler, shafting installations, propeller, various auxiliaries, steering gear, automatic control systems, and dec...extinguish firesextinguish firesChoose the adequate substances and methods to extinguish fires depending on their size, such as water and various chemical agents. Use a breathing apparatus.ensure vessel securityensure vessel securityEnsure that security requirements for vessels are met according to legal norms. Check if the security equipment is in place and operational. Communicate with marine engineers to ensure that the techni...ensure public safety and securityensure public safety and securityImplement the relevant procedures, strategies and use the proper equipment to promote local or national security activities for the protection of data, people, institutions, and property.operate marine communication systemsoperate marine communication systemsOperate on board marine communication systems. Communicate with other ships or with on-shore control centre e.g. to send urgent messages concerning safety. Transmit or receive alerts, etc.manage major incidentsmanage major incidentsTake immediate action to respond to major incidents that affect the safety and security of individuals in private or public places such as road accidents.evacuate people from buildingsevacuate people from buildingsEvacuate a person from a dangerous building or situation for protection purposes, ensuring the victim reaches safety and is able to receive medical care if necessary.perform search and rescue missionsperform search and rescue missionsAssist in fighting natural and civic disasters, such as forest fires, floods and road accidents. Conduct search-and-rescue missions.use different types of fire extinguishersuse different types of fire extinguishersUnderstand and apply various methods of firefighting and various types and classes of fire extinguishing equipment.implement fire safety management plansimplement fire safety management plansImplement the arrangements included in detailed fire safety management plans where the process of monitoring fire safety, preventing fire occurring and fire safety standards are described, in order to...manage emergency care situationsmanage emergency care situationsManage situations in which decision making under time pressure is essential to save lives.prevent marine pollutionprevent marine pollutionConduct inspections and take measures in order to prevent or mitigate marine pollution. Adhere to international codes and resolutions.
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mechanics of vesselsmechanics of vesselsThe mechanical aspects and principles of vessels operations, and the technicalities and mechanical composition of boats and ships.dock operationsdock operationsThe different operations that take place in docks, primarily those concerned with the incoming and outgoing of cargo shipments, and the logistics activities relating to cranes, containers, and shipmen...types of maritime vesselstypes of maritime vesselsVarious types of maritime vessels such as container ships, passenger ships and fishing vessels, and their characteristics and specifications, security, technical, and maintenance requirements.vessel electrical systemvessel electrical systemThe various components making up a vessel electrical system and the interplay between these components.maintain safety systemsmaintain safety systemsPerform activities for the maintenance of fire fighting and related safety systems.perform risk analysisperform risk analysisIdentify and assess factors that may jeopardise the success of a project or threaten the organisation's functioning. Implement procedures to avoid or minimise their impact.operate emergency equipmentoperate emergency equipmentUtilise emergency equipment and tools such as fire extinguishers, wheel chocks, pocket lamps, and warning signs.relay messages through radio and telephone systemsrelay messages through radio and telephone systemsPossess the communication abilities to relay messages through a radio and telephone system.operate emergency vehicleoperate emergency vehicleDrive and maneuver an emergency vehicle and operate its fixed equipment following standard procedures.perform preventive maintenance on fire fighting vehiclesperform preventive maintenance on fire fighting vehiclesKeep firefighting vehicles ready for use at any time. Maintain all aspects of firefighting vehicles and ensure that vehicles function correctly.install vessel's safety equipmentinstall vessel's safety equipmentInstall and maintain safety equipment such as bells and horns, deck boxes holding life jackets, life boats or life raft pods, and the Electronic Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB).educate public on fire safetyeducate public on fire safetyDevelop and execute educational and promotional plans to educate the public on fire prevention knowledge and methods, fire safety such as the ability to identify hazards and the use of fire safety equ...organise fire drillsorganise fire drillsOrganise emergency procedures, practices and actions that should be performed to safely leave a building in case of fire.
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Frequently asked questions
What does a marine firefighter do?
Marine firefighters are responsible for emergency response in case of a fire outbreak or other hazardous situations in marine environments. They actively respond to contain fires and the outbreak of other hazardous on vessels, docks and other marine facilities. They ensure the marine installation complies with health and safety regulations. They also regulate the clean-up of the scene and assess the damage.
What skills does a marine firefighter need?
A marine firefighter needs 22 essential skills, including navy operations, fire safety regulations, hydraulics, fire prevention procedures, fire-fighting systems.
Will AI replace marine firefighter jobs?
The AI disruption score for marine firefighter is 17/100 (low risk). Skills most exposed to automation: health and safety regulations, fire safety regulations, types of maritime vessels. Most resilient: evacuate people from buildings, provide first aid, perform search and rescue missions.
AI Replacement Risk
17/ 100
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