NFPA 1405-2020 PDF Download

The NFPA 1405-2020 standard provides fire departments with the necessary information and guidance to effectively extinguish fires on marine vessels. The standard was developed in collaboration with the United States Coast Guard and addresses the unique hazards and challenges associated with fighting fires on vessels.

The standard covers various aspects of marine fire-fighting response programs, including pre-fire planning, training, vessel familiarization and stability, communications and incident management, special hazards, and post-incident activities. It incorporates the latest criteria and practices contributed by experts in shipboard fire fighting, offering supportive and explanatory information such as referenced publications, definitions, elements of marine environments, symbols used on fire control plans, pre-fire survey guide, and a sample vessel fire checklist.

The 2020 edition of the standard is updated to reflect current marine vessel on-board fire hazards and modern land-based fire service capabilities. It is considered the go-to source for developing comprehensive fire-response programs for incidents involving vessels in U.S. ports or under the Safety of Life at Sea international maritime treaty. The standard has undergone revisions to align with the NFPA Manual of Style and includes updated references and extracted material. The Technical Committee on Fire Service Training also made extensive edits to ensure coordination with current U.S. Coast Guard regulations.