Study Guide

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- control fire-fighting operations aboard ships
- organize and train fire parties
- inspect and service fire-detection and fire-extinguishing systems and equipment
- investigate and compile reports on incidents involving fire

Content

- three-day advanced fire-fighting practical exercise at a certified fire training centre
- fire-fighting procedures at sea and in port, emphasis on organization, tactics and command
- use of water for fire-extinguishing, the effect on ship stability, precautions and corrective procedures
- communication and coordination during fire-fighting operations
- ventilation control, including smoke extraction
- control of fuel and electrical systems
- fire-fighting process hazards (dry distillation, chemical reactions, boiler uptake fires, etc.)
- fire fighting involving dangerous goods
- fire precautions and hazards associated with the storage and handling of materials (paints, etc.)
- management and control of injured persons
- procedures for coordination with shore-based fire fighters
- preparation of contingency plans
- composition and allocation of personnel to fire parties
- strategies and tactics for control of fires in various parts of the ship
- fire-detection systems; fixed fire-extinguishing systems; portable and mobile fire-extinguishing equipment, including appliances, pumps and rescue, salvage, life-support, personal protective and communication equipment
- requirements for statutory and classification surveys
- assessment of cause of incidents involving fire

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Qualifications

Fire fighting (A-VI/1-2)

Further information

Participation in all lessons and training sessions is obligatory.