Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting

(STCW A-VI/1-2)

Course Entry Requirements

Students must be fit enough to participate in all aspects of the training. In particular, they must be capable of the practical aspects of the training and the physically demanding nature of some of the exercises involving live fires and the use of breathing apparatus.

Prerequisites

• Must be 16 years of age and above

Course Information

This is both a theoretical and practical course using our classrooms and purpose built facility.
Students will be taught in the correct use of breathing apparatus for search & rescue operations, utilising hoses, nozzles and extinguishers.

Completion of this course enables students to meet the required standard of competence in Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting.

There are 3 outcomes to the training;

Outcome 1: The learner understands and can minimise the risk of fire on board.

Outcome 2: The learner knows the on board equipment, procedures and personal safety requirements in fire situations.

Outcome 3: The learner is able to fight and extinguish fires.