This course is for seafarers designated to lead a fire team on board ship and for those requiring certificates of competency.
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Description
Course Name:
Advanced Fire Fighting– STCW A-VI/3
Course Aim:
This course aims to provide students with the knowledge & training to enable them to take command, organise & train fire parties and control firefighting operations. They shall also become knowledgeable on how to safely inspect & service fire detection and extinguishing systems.
This course is designed in accordance with IMO model course 2.03.
Package:
Accommodation (optional extra)
Course Structure
This course consists of 29 hours of tuition split over 4 days.
Tuition will be given by means of classroom lectures, demonstrations & practical work.
Unit:
1. Control firefighting operations onboard ship
• Tactics & procedures of fire control at sea
• Tactics & procedures of fire control in port
• Tactics & procedures of fire control when carrying dangerous goods
• Tactics & procedures of fire control for oil, chemical or gas tankers
• Management & control of injured persons
• Co-ordination procedures with shore-based firefighters
2. Organise & train fire parties
• Contingency plans
• Fire party composition & allocation
• Training of seafarers in firefighting
• Fire control plans
• Fire & abandon ship drills
3. Inspect & service fire detection and extinguishing systems/equipment
• Fire detection equipment
• Fixed fire extinguishing equipment
• Fire main, hydrants, hoses, nozzles & pumps
• Portable & mobile fire extinguishing equipment
• Firefighting outfits & PPE
• Rescue, salvage & life support equipment
4. Investigate and compile reports on incidents involving fire
• Fire investigation & reporting procedure
• Documented incident reports- lessons learned
Entry Requirements
To be eligible to attend this course, students must fulfil the following requirements:
- Be 16 years or older
- Hold a valid STCW basic fire prevention and firefighting certificate (A-VI/1-2)
- Hold a valid seafarers medical certificate (IMO/ILO)
