STCW Fire Fighting and Fire Prevention Course Overview

STCW Fire Fighting & Fire Prevention is designed to provide those seeking/requiring Certificates of Competence, able seafarers, UK watch ratings and others with specified survival duties on board a ship with the essential education and training in fire prevention and fire fighting which meets the knowledge, understanding and proficiency set out in the STCW code.

NOTE – If you require the refresher STCW Updated Proficiency in Fire Fighting and Fire Prevention please click the link provided

Course Content:

This STCW 2010 course provides both a practical and theoretical mixture of training.

Theory:

• Fire theory
• Causes of ignition
• Onboard safety
• The conditions required for fire
• Methods to extinguish fire
• The spread of fire
• Classes of fire

Practical:

• Carrying out the initial actions on discovering a fire
• Identifying the environment
• Correctly using portable and mobile fire extinguishers
• The use of hoses, nozzles and hose equipment
• Extinguishing different types of fire
• Testing and using BA equipment

Entry Requirements:

Candidates must be fit and able to complete all aspects of training. This course is physically demanding so candidates are required to complete a medical declaration prior to the commencement of the course.

Certification:

Upon successful completion, candidates are issued with an MCA approved STCW Fire Fighting & Fire Prevention certificate.