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

The Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting course forms part of the mandatory basic safety training for all seafarers.

The course deals with good practice and precautions for preventing fires aboard ship, examining how fires start and initial available means of extinguishing them.

Also included is practical training in the use of fire fighting equipment and the use of breathing apparatus for fire fighting and rescue.

Course Structure

The triangle of fire

•Fire protection

•Fire extinguishing principles

•Classification of fire

•Basic firefighting techniques

•Engine room fires

•Types of extinguisher

•Flashover and backdraft

•Hose running

•Physiology of respiration

•Breathing apparatus

•Casualty handling

•Search and rescue

Useful Information

Pre- Course Requirements:

•Minimum age: 18

•Medically fit and healthy – Candidates will need to complete a medical declaration form.