Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (A-VI /1-2)

Fire at sea can quickly be fatal. Fire fighting and prevention are essential for sea fearers. This course is essential part of the safety training of crew and skippers.

Course Structure

•tailored theory about fire and the spreading of fire tailored to the situation on board

•elements that are required for fire

•fire fighting techniques

•dangers of different types of fire

•types of fire extinguishers and their use

•preventive measures

•protective clothing and how to use it

•high pressure breathing equipment, how it works, how to use

•checks before use

•how to use and practical procedures

•Exercises with high pressure breathing equipment in the fire house and a tower.

•Blind search while using breathing masks in unknown buildings.