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Boat and Marina Fire Safety

May 28, 2025
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Boat and Marina Fire Safety

Fires that occur on boats or in marinas can spread quickly and present unique response challenges due to hazardous conditions and limited access. Below are tips to help you stay fire safe onboard and in the marina from the U.S. Fire Administration:

On the Boat:

  • Install smoke and carbon monoxide alarms to alert occupants to a fire.
  • Have a fire emergency plan and practice it.
  • Inspect electrical wiring, connections, cords and battery-charging equipment to ensure they are installed properly and in good condition.
  • Have the appropriate fire extinguishers and make sure they are easily accessible. Train all boaters on how to use them.
  • Check your cooling and exhaust systems. Make sure they work properly.
  • Turn off portable heaters when you leave the boat or go to sleep.
  • Only use certified chargers for personal electronic devices. Don’t overload power outlets.

In the Marina:

  • Ask about the types of fire and emergency features at the marina, including smoke alarms and fire-suppression equipment.
  • Know where the fire extinguishers are located and how to escape.
  • Smoke only in designated areas away from any fuel-filling or storage areas.
  • Inspect shore power connections for any obvious signs of damage or improper installations.
  • Know how to contact help.

If a fire does occur:

  • Alert boat occupants and quickly get to a safe location.
  • Discharge fire extinguishers from a safe location or get to a safe location and call 911.

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Carbon Monoxide Safety

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Safety tips from the U.S. Fire Administration:

More than 150 people in the U.S. die every year from accidental non-fire-related carbon monoxide poisoning. Carbon monoxide or CO is a colorless and odorless gas. CO poisoning can occur when a fuel-burning appliance or machine, such as a furnace, heater or generator, is not working or vented properly. Breathing in CO at high levels can be fatal. Carbon monoxide is called the “invisible killer” because it’s a colorless, odorless, poisonous gas. It is undetectable to the human senses, so people may not know that they are being exposed.

Learn what you can do to protect your family from the dangers of CO:

  • Install and maintain CO alarms inside your home to provide early warning of CO.
  • Install CO alarms in a central location outside each separate sleeping area and on every level of your home.
  • Use portable generators outdoors in well-ventilated areas away from all doors, windows and vents.
  • Make sure vents for the dryer, furnace, stove and fireplace are clear of snow and other debris.

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Hotel Fire Safety

With summer starting, more people are going to be traveling and staying in hotels. Below is information to safe when staying in a hotel from the U.S. Fire Administration:

Fire safety is important, even when you are away from home.

Keep your family safe by staying in hotels and motels that have hardwired smoke alarms and an automatic fire sprinkler system in each guest room.

After you check in, you and your family should:

  • Read the fire evacuation plan carefully.
  • Find the two closest exits from your room.
  • Count the number of doors between your room and the exits. This will help if you need to get out in the dark.
  • Find the fire alarms on your floor.

The author of this content cannot be liable for any use or misuse of the contents. This is a guideline and is meant for information only.

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