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This REFRESHER course is for seafarers designated to lead a fire team on board ship and for those requiring certificates of competency.
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Course Name:
Advanced Fire Fighting Refresher – STCW A-VI/3
Course Aim:
This course provides seafarers aiming to refresh their STCW certification with the necessary education and training as outlined in Table A-VI/3 of the STCW Code.
Package:
Daily lunch included
This course consists of 8 hours of classroom and practical tuition held over 1 day.
REVIEW OF:
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