FSC 130 - Shipboard Firefighting

Institution:

Cape Cod Community College

Subject:

Description:

This course is designed to give the students an understanding of the maritime industry by providing information on maritime terminology, ship construction, firefighting shipboard fire protection systems, and shipboard firefighting. The course focuses on the necessary tactics and strategies needed to deal with a maritime fire as well as the various agencies that can provide assistance in dealing with a shipboard fire. Students will be given a tour of a ship, during which time the systems will be explained and the shipboard firefighting problems discussed. Prerequisite: None / 3 credits. Offered evenings only.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.capecod.edu

Phone Number:

(508) 362-2131

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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