This course will introduce the participants to key elements needed to operate effectively in the maritime arena such as problems unique to marine responses, vessels types, ship configurations, communication challenges, specialized safety and tactical considerations to name a few.

Comprehensive overview of unique challenges when faced with marina or small boat fires. Course addresses fire suppression, hazardous materials concerns, personal safety on or near water, and the critical importance to aggressively pursue and develop comprehensive emergency operation plans

Marine Firefighting Operations for Land Based Fire Fighters
(MFF-103) – Tailored

Shore based firefighters responding to waterfront or shipboard emergencies face an array of potential problems that may be far different from other routine calls. Existing Maritime Security issues, access of personnel and equipment, increased objective hazards, and an unfamiliar working environment may conspire to increase risk and complicate the scene.

Candidates will be trained to plan and work in the complex maritime environment in an all-hazards team response.

Classroom presentation and exercises operating under NIMS principles in conjunction with appropriate federal, state, tribal, and local authorities during training scenarios.  Students are introduced to the National Infrastructure Protection Plan, National Response Framework, NFPA 1005 and NFPA 1405, and National Response Guidelines.

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Marine Firefighting – Command and Control (MFF- 104)

Course designed for senior company officers, and emergency managers who may be involved in large-scale marine fire incidents (Type-3 and above).  Program delivery includes instructor-led presentations, multiple iterations of computer-driven large-scale simulated scenarios, as well as full-scale ship exercises (if available).  Course content will address client’s applicable Area Contingency Plan or Regional Contingency Plan and any pre-plans to address identified and unidentified concerns.  Additional components of the training will introduce the unique challenges associated with a maritime emergency response, including jurisdictional policy issues, establishment of priorities, tasking of initial resources, selecting strategies, implementing tactical assignments, and transition/termination of incidents.

Maritime Security & Incident Response Management for Senior Officials  (MSIR)

The MERE M-PACT Solutions MSIR course provides the senior public/private officials in charge of significant elements of key resources, critical infrastructure or response within their State or local community a framework for planning and decision-making.  This comprehensive class lays out the many different responsibilities related to protecting public and critical infrastructure.

Additional elements include National Response Framework NIMS/ICS, the National Infrastructure Protection Plan, the Maritime Transportation Security Act, the Security and Accountability for every Port Act (SFAE Port), the Stafford Act, and other regulations, plans, and directives.

Port Facility Security Officer
Under review by USCG