Fire fighting (A-VI/1-2) (1 cr)

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- minimizing the risk of fire and maintaining a state of readiness to respond to emergency situations involving fire
- fighting and extinguishing fires

Content

- elements of fire and explosion, the fire triangle
- organization of shipboard fire-fighting
- location of fire-fighting appliances and emergency routes
- types and sources of ignition
- flammable materials, fire hazards and spread of fire
- need for constant vigilance
- actions to be taken on board ship
- fire and smoke detection and automatic alarm systems
- classification of fires and applicable extinguishing agents
The course includes a two-day basic fire-fighting practical exercise at a certified fire training centre.

Course material

Learn

Study forms and methods

Scheduled track:
You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule.

Independent track:
N/A

Blended track:
N/A

RDI and work-related cooperation

N/A

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment methods and criteria

100% attendance

Further information

Participation in all lessons and training sessions is obligatory. In addition, an approved completion of fire prevention and fire fighting course (STCW A-VI/1-2) is required.