As a Marine Firefighter, you will need to master following:

• ensure public safety and security
• ensure vessel security
• investigate maritime accidents
• navy operations
• operate marine machinery systems
• perform search and rescue missions
• prevent marine pollution

More generally, a marine firefighter is also versed in:

• evacuate people from buildings
• extinguish fires
• fire prevention procedures
• fire safety regulations
• fire-fighting systems
• first aid
• health and safety regulations
• hydraulics
• manage emergency care situations
• manage major incidents
• operate marine communication systems
• provide first aid
• select hazard control
• use different types of fire extinguishers
• work as a team in a hazardous environment

It also helps to know the following:

• dock operations
• install vessel's safety equipment
• maintain safety systems
• mechanics of vessels
• operate emergency vehicle
• perform preventive maintenance on fire fighting vehicles
• relay messages through radio and telephone systems
• types of maritime vessels
• vessel electrical system
• educate public on fire safety
• operate emergency equipment
• perform risk analysis