Title:

Tank Barge Fire Fighting

Number:

T-040

Summary:

ü Course Approved for Workforce Development

ü Course Approved for Veterans Education and Training

Class Size:

12 Students  Pre-registration is required to hold your seat

Length:

16 Hours (2 Days)

Cost:

$395.00

Prerequisites:

Schedule:

Call to be placed on our waiting list in the event of a last minute cancellation or for additional course dates

To Register:

Call 1-800-642-CMTI  or Register On-Line

Course Details:

This course provides minimum firefighting training to mariners who wish to obtain an endorsement to their US Coast Guard Merchant Mariners Credential as Tankerman-PIC Barge (DL).

The Tank Barge Firefighting course satisfies the training requirements 46 CFR 10.301 - 309 in conjunction for endorsement as Tankerman-PIC (Barge). Any student completing the course will satisfy the fire fighting training requirements of 46 CFR 13.113(d)(2)(A), 13.113(e)(1)(B), and 13.307 for an endorsement as Tankerman-PIC (Barge).

This course is principally intended for candidates who hold or will hold a USCG Merchant Mariner’s Credential and serve as or will serve as Tankerman/PIC Barge (DL). Ideally, students will have successfully completed a U.S. Coast Guard approved Tankerman-PIC (Barge) course. If not, they have one year from the course completion date to meet these requirements. Students are expected to be able to read and speak English.

The course will also be of value to others serving as supervisory personnel in the industry or on vessels directly involved with the bulk shipment of dangerous liquids by water.

The course covers the following topics:

• Theory of Fire
• Causes and Prevention of Fire
• Basic Firefighting Techniques
• Field Exercise in Firefighting Techniques on Live Fires

Examination:

The student will be administered a 50 question multiple choice examination with a minimum score of 70% required.

The student is also required to successfully participate in the live fire fighting exercise which is pass/fail.