Advanced Fire Fighting (A-VI/3)

This 4 day course delivers training in accordance with Regulation VI/3, paragraph 1 and Section A-Vi/3, paragraphs 5 and 6 of the STCW Convention and Code 1978, as amended. The course is a mix of theoretical and practical sessions which are designed to supplement, refresh and develop the competence of personnel currently accountable for fire fighting on vessels.

Useful Information

Following the completion of this training programme delegates will:

•Have an enhanced understanding of fire sciences, leading to the causes and the consequences of fires on vessels

•Be able to describe and demonstrate methods of fire extinguishment with the correct media

•Define strategies on controlling fires in various areas of the vessel in accordance with vessel procedures

•Recognise the dynamic effects firefighting activities impart on vessels

•Identify the correct methods to control dangerous goods fires, fuel fires and electrical fires

•Ensure effective communication is maintained throughout firefighting activities both on vessel and to shore based operations

•Understand the hierarchy in place regarding firefighting in accordance with policies

•Lead fire parties through training scenarios on-board the vessel

•Take control of firefighting operations including charge of the team

•Understand the inspection and maintenance requirements of fire detection equipment

•Understand the inspection and maintenance requirements of fixed and portable extinguishing systems

•Inspect equipment used by the fire team for serviceability and understand the need to do so

•Carry out inspections, tests and compile results of SCBA equipment

•Gain knowledge on how to assess the causes of fires and how to compile reports

Delegates must be at least 16 years of age Certified in Fire Prevent and Fire Fighting (Section A-VI/1-2 of the STCW Code) or similar training acceptable to the MCA.

•Due to certain aspects of the course being physically demanding and potentially stressful, delegates will be required to confirm their medical fitness & physical ability to participate on this course by completing our centre medical self-screening form prior to course commencement