Overview
The aim of the course is to refresh the seafarers’ skills in basic emergency duties, and fire fighting techniques and fire/emergency response planning.
Seafarers qualified in advanced firefighting in accordance with Chapter VI, Section A-VI/3, paragraph 4 of the STCW Convention shall be required, every 5 years, to provide evidence of having maintained the required standard of competence to undertake the tasks, duties, and responsibilities listed in column 1 of table A-VI/3 of the Convention.
PROGRAM CONTENT
This course meets the requirements of Chapter VI, Section A-VI/3, paragraph 5 of the STCW Convention, including the 2010 Manilla Amendments.
This program includes
- Safety Principles
- Fire Cause and Prevention
- Fire fighting gear, and regulatory requirements
- Fire fighting systems, including hydrants, hoses, and nozzles
- Fixed fire extinguishing systems
- Structural fire protection
- Training of crew members, including communication and ventilation
- Management and control of injured persons
- Case study review
Practical training includes:
- Main Vessel fire fighting systems, including hose work
- Inspection of fire fighting equipment
- Extensive use of portable fire fighting arrangements
- Rescue operations, including care and control of casualty