2600 S. Eber Road, Swanton, Ohio 43558
COMBINED BASIC/ADVANCED MARINE FIREFIGHTING TRAINING (40-hour course)
Students apply classroom training in extinguishing live fires in a realistic ship-like structure. Topics of this five-day course include the following:
Firefighting is, by its very nature, hazardous. Trainees must be in sound physical condition. The United States Government does not provide insurance of any type for participants in the program. Participants personally assume all risks in connection with the firefighting training activities. The Maritime Administration reserves the right to deny or terminate training of any individual if such training appears to constitute a hazard to that person or to others.
U.S. COAST GUARD APPROVED - Meeting STCW training requirements for basic and advanced marine fire training
A student who successfully completes the 40-hour Combined Basic and Advanced Firefighting Course will be issued a certificate of completion. This will satisfy the following requirements:
The five-day class is held Monday through Friday, beginning at 8:30 a.m. and concluding at 4:30 p.m. each day. Sessions include both classroom training and actual live-fire exercises:
Trainees should bring work clothes, long-sleeve shirts, full-length pants or coveralls, and heavy socks. Trainees should dress for the local weather conditions. Showers are available at the facility.
Please be prepared to show a verifiable picture ID such as a driver’s license or passport.
Lodging and meals are the responsibility of the trainee, and are NOT available at the fire training facility. Trainees must also make arrangements for their own transportation.
The Fire Training Center is located near the Toledo Express Airport, approximately 15-miles west of downtown Toledo, OH.
MICHAEL ROMSTADT, SUPERVISOR
Office (Main): 419-574-1965
Office (Alternate): 202-306-4297
E-mail: GLFireschool@dot.gov
DONALD SALLEY, INSTRUCTOR
Office (Main): 419-574-1965
E-mail: GLFireschool@dot.gov
JERRY ROBINSON, INSTRUCTOR
Office (Main): 419-574-1965
E-mail: GLFireschool@dot.gov
Fax: 419-259-6363
Hours of Operation: 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Eastern)
Address:
US Department of Transportation
Maritime Administration
Great Lakes Fire Training Center
2600 S. Eber Road
Swanton, OH 43558