Description

Aims:

• Demonstrate a knowledge of the theory of combustion
• Demonstrate a knowledge of types and sources of ignition likely to be encountered on vessels including
• classification of fires (A, S, C and D) correct extinguishing equipment and methods for each type
• Demonstrate an awareness of flammable materials, fire hazards and the spread of fire on board including the knowledge of best practice precautions arid the need for vigilance
• Demonstrate a knowledge of correct sequence for fire detection and raising the alarm (“FIRE”): find, inform, restrict and extinguish
• Demonstrate a knowledge of types of extinguishers including
• Water,  Dry powder,  Foam, C02 and Fire blanket
• Describe how to extinguish fire including practical demonstration of the use of extinguishers
• Demonstrate a knowledge of correct location of fire-fighting equipment on a vessel
• Additional elements for categories C and D, and adjacent coastal sea
• Demonstrate an awareness of types and use of fixed fire fighting installations on large vessels