This Advanced Fire Fighting (STCW) course is part of the training for Deck and Engineering Officers who wish to qualify for a Certificate of Competency and crew who are designated to control fire fighting operations.
It covers fire fighting procedures at sea and in port with particular emphasis on organisation, tactics and effective command including liaison with shore-based firefighters. It also covers topics such as ventilation control, hazards involving dangerous goods and the effects of fire fighting water on ship stability.
A variety of practical exercises involving fighting fires of different types and intensity are included. Students are assessed on their ability to successfully control fire fighting operations.
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Delegates undergoing fire fighting training will be required to complete and sign a confidential medical declaration to make staff aware of any health problems, disabilities or injuries that may need to be taken into account whilst attending this physically demanding course. It is therefore essential that delegates feel healthy and are physically fit to undertake such training.
This course also fulfils the competence to ‘carry out fire fighting operations’ set out in tables A-V/1-1-1 and A-V/1-2-1 of the STCW Convention Code 1978, and a separate certificate for Training in Tanker Fire Fighting is awarded accordingly.
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You must be in possession of this certificate if you attend the basic and advanced tanker cargo operations courses.
Open attendance courses are regularly available in the locations detailed below. Please select the appropriate link for further information, course dates/availability and fees.
Dover (Maritime Skills Academy)