The STCW Advanced Fire Fighting Course forms part of the training required for deck and engineering officers who wish to qualify for a certificate of competency and crew who are designated to control firefighting operations.
- 30 June4 days, 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- 20 October4 days, 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Description
This four-day course provides a comprehensive mix of theoretical knowledge and practical training to prepare you for commanding and controlling firefighting operations aboard a vessel.
Course content includes:
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Fire theory: Elements of combustion and fire classification.
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Command and control: Shipboard organization and liaison with shore-based firefighters.
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Practical skills: Using first-aid firefighting equipment and fixed systems, and various firefighting techniques at sea and in port.
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Emergency procedures: Casualty evacuation and the effect of firefighting water on ship stability.
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Reporting and legislation: Compiling fire reports and understanding relevant merchant shipping legislation.
For details on course prerequisites, please refer to MSN 1865 (M).
Prerequisites
Those undertaking this training must have completed Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (Section A-VI/1-2 of the STCW Code) or similar training acceptable to the MCA.
