STCW Updated Proficiency in Fire Fighting and Fire Prevention Course Overview

STCW Updated Proficiency in Fire Fighting and Fire Prevention  is a one day course and involves theoretical and practical exercises involving the use of hoses, extinguishers and BA sets. It’s suitable for seafarers who already have an STCW certificate and are looking to update their skills in order to maintain the required standard of competence as set on in section A-VI/1 of the STCW Code. This course is required to be refreshed every 5 years.

• For those who require more than just Updated Fire Fighting & Fire Prevention training, you may wish to look at our STCW Revalidation Training Block Route 1
• If you require the entry level STCW Fire Fighting and Fire Prevention course please click the link provided

Course Content:

Theoretical:

• 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:

Proof of completing the STCW Fire Fighting &am