Description
STCW2010 Updated Proficiency in Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting
Course Content:
Learning outcome
The learner is able to maintain the required standard of competence in STCW Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting.
Learning objectives
1. Correctly use portable and mobile (wheeled) fire extinguishers on appropriate fire types
2. Correctly use hoses, nozzles and hose equipment, including:
i. Different types and sizes of hose and their connections;
ii. Different types of nozzle;
iii. Nozzle maintenance and stowage requirements;
iv. Use of foam-making equipment.
3. Extinguish different types of fires as a member of a team using a range of equipment commonly
found on board, including:
i. Fires with foam, powder or any other suitable chemical agent;
ii. Confined area fire with water fog applicator;
iii. Oil fire with dry chemical powder/foam applicators;
iv. Extensive fires with water using jet/spray nozzles
4. Test and use BA and associated equipment, covering:
i. Principles of operation of typical BA equipment;
ii. Equipment checks on start-up and use;
iii. Gauge checks, correct team working and communication;
iv. Safe procedures (door opening, ladder use, search procedures, rescue techniques and evacuation
procedures) in reduced visibility/foam;
v. Casualty rescue (using a dummy), communication and team work in a smoke-filled environment;
vi. Fighting fire in an accommodation or engine room area in heavy smoke.
Contact us
Please contact us if you require any further information about this course or wish to book on behalf of a company:
Telephone: 01454 260130
Email: info@southwestmaritimeacademy.com
Normal office hours are (UK time):
Monday – Friday: 08.30 – 17.00
Please be aware that online bookings will be confirmed with course joining information within one working day of the booking being made. Confirmation of payment will be received by email.
There is a wide range of local accommodation, some of which are within walking distance of the training centre to suit everyone’s budget. For a list of local accommodation please click here.
H. Reynolds –
Great that the instructors were firefighters. Fantastic course, knowledgeable instructors as always and I like after coming here for years, I always learn something new on every course.
Karl D –
The new unit is fab! The facilities improve year on year, I first came in 2014!
R Dodge –
Excellent instructor, all very good!
C Berttuello –
Fantastic, down to earth teaching, excellent facilities with friendly instructors.
N P Smith –
As always a very thorough and interesting course. Have told work colleagues who all use this facility now. Better than other colleges I’ve been to John and staff keep it real!!
J Render –
Excellent instructors, a good pace and understanding of individual needs.
Best Fire Fighting course I’ve been on in 24 years at sea!
K Watt –
Very relaxed and covered relevant aspects in depth, staff were very friendly and were happy to go over anything.
D Gee –
Instructors have good knowledge, open to questions with excellent explanation during demos, excellent live demonstrations with a build on existing knowledge.
John Davies –
Excellent videos, good examples.
C Leggett –
Course was great. Very friendly staff, as with all fire fighting courses maximising live fire ground activities is always welcomed, see you again.
Dan Maclellan –
Very Good!
M Hughes –
Excellent, knowledgeable, safe and informative.
Nathaniel Gregory –
Excellent and friendly tutors, they were very knowledgeable and easy to understand.
Phil Howarth –
Instructors were very good, very approachable, had good knowledge and presentation skills.
The academy is in a convenient location, great for one day courses.
Charlie Triggs –
Instructors and teaching are very good, the teaching was kept at ease and informative. Fantastic course.
James Charles –
The dedication & professional approach to the courses made for an enjoyable day. I look forward to my next course at SWMA.
Aimee H. –
The instructors were very patient and informative.
I thoroughly enjoyed the course. Group size allowing for time and one to one understanding with instructors.
I felt like I learnt more this time round.
I would definitely recommend. Thank you
Jonathan Graham –
The instructors made the course interesting.
Thanks for the informative course; I will be back again in the future.
Tom J. –
Great instructor.
Good amount of hands-on time and theory.
Second course I’ve done at South West Maritime Academy and will do more.
Shaun Gates –
The course was very well set out, fire ground facilities were very good and the whole team were very helpful and friendly.
Maksym Polasiak –
Very glad to be here, high level of professionalism. Hope to be here again.
Rupert Jones –
The course flowed very well. The instructor got the info across in a manor that was easily understandable. I was glad of the update. I got to ride in a fire engine!!!!
J Cole –
Very good style, enjoyed! Experience level high of staff. Will come back