Hampton Roads Marine Firefighting School Attendees,  
 
The Port of Virginia is happy to present the 32nd Annual Robert E. Rumens Hampton Roads Marine Firefighting School. This school provides 6 days of training which consists of classroom instruction, firefighting evolutions, vessel tours, and exercises following the NFPA 1005 standard. 
 
We will have a very experienced staff of instructors who will educate responders in the complexities of the maritime environment. The instructors and personnel from the Port of Virginia, the USCG, and the Northeastern U.S. Delaware Bay area. These instructors have extensive background in marine operations, and are looking forward to providing attendees the information and skills necessary to successfully respond to a maritime emergency.
 
Everyone that attends this course will receive a Certificate of Attendance from the Virginia Port Authority. 
 
The course will be capped at 100 participants. Due to class size we are limiting each agency to 4 students.
 
The following equipment / items will be required:

Fire Department Personnel:
Face covering
Full Turnout Gear
SCBA (No spare cylinder required)
Hand light
Eye Protection (non-shaded)
Proper Foot Wear and work gloves
Work Vest (Flotation Type III) Required!
Hearing Protection Required!         

Non- Fire Department Personnel:
Face Covering
Hardhat
Coveralls
Hand light
Proper Foot Wear and work gloves
Work Vest (Flotation Type III) Required!
Hearing Protection Required!
 
IMPORTANT: You must supply your own SCBA w/ cylinder, and face piece. Due to limited resources, legal and safety issues, we will not provide additional face pieces.
 
** If you wish to ship your SCBA please use a UPS or FedEx location in the Norfolk VA area.  Please confirm with the shipper their availability to receive your equipment. 

***Everyone must have a government issued photo ID (Fire Dept. or Agency ID is preferred). You must carry your picture ID every day of the event. This will allow you to gain access to the waterfront facilities. International attendees, bring your passport.
 
Tuition Cost: $600.00 per participant
 
Invoices will be sent to each agency upon registration. Invoices are due to be paid no later than April 30, 2024.

Lodging/Travel Information:
 
Hotel Reservations can be made by calling one of the following: 

The Country Inn and Suites, 1801 Atlantic Ave. Virginia Beach, VA 23451 or by calling (757)437-9100. Please reference the 32nd Annual Marine Firefighting Symposium. 

Delta Hotel by Marriott, Norfolk Airport 1570 North Military Hwy, Norfolk, VA 23502 or by calling (757)213-2231 (Gov. rate may not be available, must ask when booking)
 
The closest airport is Norfolk International (ORF).
 
Other key information: 
 
All students should plan on a half day on Saturday, May 11, 2024.  Please do not make flight arrangements prior to 1500 hours. The morning session is important to allow time to test and provide certificates.

The school agenda, directions, and release / medical forms will be provided to all attendees with the Welcome Information Letter. 
 
 
Please contact us if you have any questions or comments.

 
 
Rob Darling
Manager
POV MIRT and Business Continuity
757-769-9808(Cell)
rdarling@portofvirginia.com

Bill Burket
Senior Director
POV MIRT and Business Continuity 
757-615-6661 (Cell)
bburket@portofvirginia.com