Objective

During the course delegates will demonstrate to a minimum standard of competence set out in STCW 95: Table A-VI/1-2 Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting

Target Group

This course is designed for all seafarers working on ships, vessels or mobile offshore installations. The course covers requirements specified by the IMO STCW 1978.

Examination

Not applicable

Course Contents

Shipboard Fire Fighting Organization Theory of Fire Fire Hazards and Spread of Fire Actions to take when discovering a Fire Classification of Fires and Extinguishing Agents Portable and Fixed Extinguishing Systems Extinguishing Methods Self Contained Breathing Apparatus SCBA Control Procedures Fire Hose Handling Fight Fires wearing SCBA Search and Rescue Wearing SCBA