IW 110 — Basic Advanced Marine Firefighting
This course is designed for maritime personnel who operate vessels of any size in any location. It is a US Coast Guard prerequisite for licensing as a Marine Engineer, and it is a US Coast Guard prerequisite for licensing as a Deck Officer of any vessel of 200 gross registered tons or more. Topics covered include chemistry of fire, theory of firefighting, firefighting equipment, and personal safety. Both classroom and hands-on training is provided, including live fire exercises. Training is conducted in accordance with NFPA regulations. This course is approved by the US Coast Guard and the International Maritime Organization.