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2 responses to “Firefighting Techniques Onboard Ships”
This is a great topic to discuss when you consider there’s people traveling all year round. Boat travels are increasing more from what I’ve been seeing lately too. Fires however are situations that most people might not even think could happen on a boat, but it’s very real. I’m gonna go with a movie for example, but I would watch Jason Takes Manhattan and the same scenario happens on it. That might be a little extreme but it’s important to still have that communication to the rest of the boat sectors. That and the capability to work a mobile extinguisher. Those are the highest value skills to have in that situation.
I agreebo, at travel is definitely increasing, and with more people on the water year round, the risks increase as well. Fires are one of those hazards that many people don’t immediately associate with boats, even though they’re very real and can escalate quickly in a confined space. Your movie example might be extreme, but it still helps highlight how fast situations can get out of control if people aren’t prepared. Clear communication across all boat sectors and knowing how to properly use a mobile fire extinguisher are crucial skills. Those abilities can make a major difference in preventing a small incident from turning into a full scale emergency.