Posted:
March 30, 2016
The Maritime Administration issued the following statement regarding the closure of the agency's Great Lakes Fire Training Center at the end of the current fiscal year. The 2016 schedule for the training center in Swanton, Ohio is available online. The last class at the facility is scheduled for June 20 to 24.
After a thorough evaluation of the increased availability of fire training centers nationwide, the U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) is taking steps to wind down operations at its Great Lakes Fire Training Center (FTC) by the end of fiscal year 2016. Originally implemented in 1976, when limited training was available, the program offered important training to improve and expand shipboard firefighting for U.S. seaman and first responders. For nearly four decades, the FTC has trained thousands, making our ports, waterways, and the vessels serving them safer.
Further information:
MARAD's Great Lakes Fire Training Center to close at the end of fiscal year 2016
The Maritime Administration issued the following statement regarding the closure of the agency's Great Lakes Fire Training Center at the end of the current fiscal year. The 2016 schedule for the training center in Swanton, Ohio is available online. The last class at the facility is scheduled for June 20 to 24.
After a thorough evaluation of the increased availability of fire training centers nationwide, the U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) is taking steps to wind down operations at its Great Lakes Fire Training Center (FTC) by the end of fiscal year 2016. Originally implemented in 1976, when limited training was available, the program offered important training to improve and expand shipboard firefighting for U.S. seaman and first responders. For nearly four decades, the FTC has trained thousands, making our ports, waterways, and the vessels serving them safer.
Further information:
- MARAD has determined that the FTC duplicates efforts that are currently and efficiently carried out by private entities.
- There are currently 25 facilities offering at least 150 training opportunities throughout the year.
- The Department will work with the U.S. Coast Guard and industry to ensure their awareness of the continuing education opportunities that meet the needs of those previously served by the FTC.