Maritime Fire Training & Certification
We Offer Three Different Types of Safety Trainings
Our OSHA-compliant certification courses are updated to reflect the most recent changes made to safety standards. Whether you want a certification in as little as two hours with our online training or a more robust, customizable option like you get with our DIY training kits or on-site training, we can help you get the training you want in the way you want it and at a price you can afford.
Online Training
Training Kits
Train the Trainer
Onsite Training
What's in the Maritime Fire Training Course?
Our Maritime Basic Fire Fighting training course is OSHA compliant, and our online version fulfills OSHA’s classroom training requirement.
This presentation includes intermittent practice quiz questions to prepare for the final written exam included with the course. In addition to the written exam, this course also includes a checklist for employers to use when administering a practical exam as required by OSHA.
- Hazard Identification & Storage
- Equipment
- Fire Prevention
- Fire Response
- Investigated Case Studies
Course Goals:
- Learn about fire safety as it pertains to the maritime industry
- Learn how to properly store flammable objects
- Become familiar with fire fighting equipment and learn how to use it to respond to a fire
- Understand how to prevent fires
Estimated Training Length: Because everyone learns and progresses at different speeds, the amount of time you spend taking this training will vary. However, the estimated time for this training is 1.5 – 2 hours.
Intended Audience:
- Employees
- Supervisors
- Managers
- Employers
See Purchase Options
Certification Standards
U.S. Standards
- 1915 Subpart P – Fire Protection in Shipyard Employment
- 1910.39 – Fire prevention plans
- 1910.38 – Emergency action plans
- 1910.36 – Design and construction requirements for exit routes
- 1910.157 – Portable fire extinguishers
- 1910.106 – Flammable liquids
- NFPA 10 – Standards for portable extinguishers
Canada Standards
- SOR/2010-83 – Fire and Boat Drills Regulations
- SOR/2017-14 - Vessel Fire Safety Regulations
- SOR/2005-280 - Boat and Fire Drill and Means of Exit Regulations
- C.R.C., c. 1422 - Fire Detection and Extinguishing Equipment Regulations
Train the Trainer Certification
Why Do I Need Safety Training?
When it comes to refresher training, the standards in some instances are very specific: employees must be re-evaluated every three years to see if they still understand and can adhere to the standards and proper safety. Best practices say to apply this same rule to all types of training. A so-called “free-pass” cannot be awarded based on experience, age, or time on the job. The extent of the evaluation is to be determined by the employer but should include a written and practical examination that prove continued competency.
Stay Informed On All Things
Did You Know?
Only 15% of fires in the workplace are caused by failed equipment, which means that 85% are caused by employees.
Of all the fires that occur in the workplace, over 25% of them are linked to electrical malfunctions.
Flames are not the only danger in a fire. Fire can take all the oxygen out of a room and replace it with poisonous gas. Someone could suffocate before the flames ever reach them.
Frequently Asked Questions
The most common causes of ship fires include:
- Engine problems – an overheated engine can fail and cause a fire
- Faulty electrical wiring – damaged wiring in hard-to-reach places can start a fire
- Galley equipment – improper use of stovetops and ovens can result in a fire
- Explosive cargo – combustible cargo that is not properly stored can create a fire