Welcome to an introductory course on container firefighting where you will learn about different container types, what classes of cargo are stored inside them and how to boundary cool in the case of a fire on board.

Upon completion of this course, you should have an understanding of the IMDG Code classifications and the signs that accompany each cargo for easy identification.
You the basics of boundary cooling; the how and why it is used in the event of a fire onboard.

Finally, we shall compare standard dry containers and refrigerated containers, what they are used for and the differences between them.

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