Practical Firefighting for Boaters
First Response Fire Training Course
Includes nationally recognised unit:
CPPFES2005 – Demonstrate first attack firefighting equipment
2-3 Hours (Blended)
$225 $195
Learn practical firefighting techniques to safely control fires on your boat using extinguishers, fire blankets, and hose reels.
Training delivered scross Sydney and surrounding areas.
Course Structure
Learn About Fires Online
1 Hour
- Understand how fires start onboard
- Identify types of fire and the risks they pose
- Select the right fire extinguisher for the job
Train with Real Equipment
1 Hour
- Use real fire equipment on controlled fires
- Learn safe handling and first-response rules
- Build confidence with hose reels & fire blankets
Prove You Can Respond
Assessment Included
- Demonstrate effective use of key equipment
- Show correct technique with base-of-fire aiming
- Assess risk and stay safe under pressure
Boating With Confidence
Ready Before Departure
- Know when to act – and when to call for help
- Follow a clear path to manage boating fires
- Protect yourself, your vessel, and passengers
Practical Firefighing for Boaters Overview
This course provides practical fire safety training for recreational boaters, allowing you to quickly and confidently control small fires onboard a boat or at a marina.
You complete a short online learning course at your own pace, followed by hands-on equipment training and assessment in a simulated marine fire environment.
It is designed for boaters of all experience levels who want practical, usable fire response skills, and is a natural follow-up to completing a boat licence course.
What You’ll Learn
The following sections outline the core skills and topics covered during the practical firefighting for boaters course:
Fire Behaviour and Risk
Fire Equipment and Selection
Using Fire Extinguishers Safely
Hose Reels and Fire Blankets
Emergency Response Decision-Making
After a Fire Incident
Upon completion of this course, the following unit(s) will be issued by ABC Licence Training Pty LTD – RTO 3399
CPPFES2005 – Demonstrate first attack firefighting equipment
This course is a natural extension of other recommended training: our Advanced Marine First Aid Course keeps you prepared for medical emergencies, while our NSW Boat Licence Course ensures you’re following the waterway rules.
This course has no pre-requisite knowledge requirements.
All e-learning and theory assessment must be completed before attending the course in person.
Participants must be physically able to lift and manipulate training equipment such as fire extinguishers for short periods.
All training and assessment will be done in English, requiring basic levels of reading, writing, and language ability. Please contact us if you have any concerns.
No experience is required. The course is designed for boaters of all levels and starts with the fundamentals before moving into practical use of fire equipment.
Most participants have never used firefighting equipment before attending.
Yes. While the training follows a nationally recognised unit, the scenarios and examples are adapted to boating and marina environments so the skills are directly applicable on the water.
Fires behave differently on a boat due to fuel systems, confined spaces, and limited escape options, and the content is tailored for this setting.
Yes. This course is specifically contextualised for recreational boating.
Training focuses on real-world scenarios commonly faced on small boats, including fuel, engine, and electrical fire risks.
You’ll learn to safely and effectively use fire extinguishers, fire hose reels, and fire blankets, including when each is appropriate and when it should not be used.
Yes. The training includes hands-on use of firefighting equipment in controlled scenarios using real fire.
This is a practical firefighting course for boaters designed to build confidence, not just theory.
Courses typically begin in the early afternoon (around 1:00 PM). Exact start times will be confirmed in your booking email and may vary depending on the day’s schedule.
Most students complete the full course in around 2–3 hours, depending on group size and conditions.
The course includes up to 1.5 hours of online learning plus 1.5 hours of practical training and assessment.
You’ll be able to recognise different types of fires, choose the correct equipment, and respond safely to small onboard fires – including knowing when not to attempt suppression.
Yes. On successful completion of the Practical Firefighting for Boaters course, you will receive a Statement of Attainment for CPPFES2005 – Demonstrate first attack firefighting equipment.
Bring your ID (such as a NSW Drivers Licence, Passport, Medicare Card), a black or blue ballpoint pen, and comfortable practical clothing.
You can see the refund policy on the student resources page
You’ll receive this by email after you complete a booking – if you can’t find it, please contact us
No, the certification requires in-person physical assessment of your skills and cannot be completed entirely online – however it does save time in the classroom to cover the theory first.
Course Partnership
This course is provided in partnership with ABC First Aid (RTO 3399)
Training and assessment is delivered on behalf of ABC First Aid
Find student resources, policies, and procedures here: https://abcfirstaid.com.au/student-resources/
Course Dates
Select a date and enrol online
Book for yourself, or add multiple people to a single booking.
