Advanced Fire Fighting (A-VI/3)

This course is designed to refresh basic fire fighting knowledge and to enhance the skills of the student in leadership and organisation of teams of personnel. Each student must take charge of a team and/or area of operations during an exercise.

The aim of the course is to give seafarers and super yacht crew the essential education to meet the knowledge, understanding and proficiency requirements set out below -

Control fire fighting operations aboard ships

Organise and train fire parties

Inspect and service fire detection and fire extinguishing systems and equipment

Investigate and compile reports on incidents involving fire

Course Structure

Course Content:

Fire theory

Breathing Apparatus

Use of extinguishers and branches

Practical exercises using fire fighting appliances and breathing apparatus in smoke and heat

Organising and planning drills for your crew

Control fire fighting operations aboard ships and super yachts

Organise and train fire parties

Effects of loose water on ships and super yacht stability

Inspect & service fire detection, fire extinguishing systems & equipment

Investigate and compile reports on incidents involving fire

Casualty handling

Useful Information

What's Included:

4 days of training and practical scenarios

STCW Advanced Fire Fighting Certificate

Advanced Fire Fighting Handbook

Use of all necassary equipment

What's Not Included:

Meals

Accommodation