Advanced fire fighting (A-VI/3) (1 cr)

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- controlling fire-fighting operations aboard ships
- organizing and training of fire fighting parties
- inspecting and servicing fire-detection and fire-extinguishing systems and equipment
- investigating and compiling reports on incidents involving fire

Content

- fire-fighting procedures at sea and in port, emphasis on organization, tactics and command
- use of water in 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
- hazards in fire-fighting processes (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.)
- evacuation and management of injured persons
- procedures for coordination with shore-based fire fighters
- preparation of contingency plans
- composition of plans, lists and diagrams and allocation of personnel to fire parties
- strategies and tactics for controlling 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 the cause of a fire

The course includes a three-day advanced fire-fighting practical exercise at a certified fire training centre.

Course material

Possible material from Meriturva to be distributed on site

Study forms and methods

Three-day training in Upinniemi.
Admission requirements: STCW Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting A-VI/1-2

RDI and work-related cooperation

A course organized by Meriturva

Further information

STCW Advanced Fire Fighting is a 3-day training course for vessel officers. The first day includes iteration of fire extinguishing techniques and extinguishing exercises using different methods. On the second day, the trainees brush up on the operating principles and maintenance of self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). During the day they carry out search, rescue, and extinguishing exercises. At the end of the course, the trainees prepare an extinguishing and rescue plan that is implemented in an exercise on operation and leadership.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Qualifications

Fire fighting (A-VI/1-2)

Further information

Participation in all lessons and training sessions is obligatory.

Evaluation

Students can
- use professional vocabulary and concepts in an expert way in different situations
- work as team member in working life expert duties, identify and describe the problems of the professional field
- choose appropriate models, methods, software and techniques according to the purpose and justify these choices
- promote teams’ goal-oriented operation

In addition, competence evaluation according to STCW code table A-VI/1-2 column 4 are used:
- actions taken to control fires are based on a full and accurate assessment of the incident, using all available sources of information
- the order of priority, timing and sequence of actions are appropriate to the overall requirements of the incident and to minimize damage and potential damage to the ship, injuries to personnel and impairment of the operational effectiveness of the ship
- transmission of information is prompt, accurate, complete and clear
- personal safety during fire control activities is safeguarded at all times
- composition and organization of fire control parties ensure the prompt and effective implementation of emergency plans and procedures
- operational effectiveness of all fire-detection and fire-extinguishing systems and equipment is maintained at all times in accordance with performance specifications and legislative requirements
- causes of fire are identified and the effectiveness of countermeasures is evaluated
and
- approved fire course document