ADVANCE FIRE FIGHTING COURSE

Approvals                                                         PMO TO STCW 95-A-I/3

Course Duration                                              42 hours

The candidate must:

·         be 18 years of age

·         have basic fire fighting certificate

Assessment                                                        Continuous questioning and demonstration

                                       + written assessment

Teaching Method                                              Theory sessions (30 hrs)

                                                                            Practical exercises (12 hrs)

Course Fee                                                         On demand

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course form part of the training requirements for both deck and engine officer who wish to qualify for a certificate of competency. It also meets the needs of other seafarers who are designated to control fire fighting operations.

The theory sessions are followed by practical exercises on the fire ground and in the fire fighting unit.

The syllabus covers topics such as ventilation control, hazards involving dangerous goods and the effect of the fire fighting water on ship stability.