Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting

The STCW Fire prevention and fire fighting course deals with the necessary precautions to minimize the risk of fires aboard ship, how fires are caused and the first means of extinguishing them.

Description

STCW Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting

This course provides essential training for anyone beginning a career at sea, covering both theoretical knowledge and practical, hands-on skills. It can be taken as a stand-alone course or as part of the five-day STCW Basic Safety Training.

What You'll Learn

Over two and a half days, you will be prepared to respond effectively to fire emergencies at sea. Our expert instructors will guide you through crucial topics, including:

  • Understanding and Preventing Fire: Learn to minimize the risk of fire and maintain a state of readiness by understanding the fire triangle (the elements of fire and explosion) and common ignition sources and flammable materials.

  • Emergency Response: Master shipboard fire-fighting organization, including the location of fire-fighting appliances and emergency escape routes. You'll also learn about fire and smoke detection systems and automatic alarms.

  • Hands-on Skills: Get practical experience in using different extinguishing agents for various classifications of fire. The course culminates in live fire-fighting exercises and training on the use of Breathing Apparatus (BA), ensuring you are confident and competent in a real-world scenario.

Prerequisites

None. Participants must be aged 16 or over.

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