MCA Approved 1 Day Fire Fighting

This MCA-approved 1-day fire fighting course offers a practical and cost-effective alternative to the STCW Basic Fire Fighting (2-3 day) course for vessels under 24m. While not STCW-approved, this course provides a more appropriate level of training for vessels primarily using fire extinguishers and fixed engine room fire systems, rather than breathing apparatus.

Specifically designed for smaller vessels: This course focuses on the fire fighting techniques and equipment commonly found on vessels under 24m. The course incorporates elements of the code and offshore vessel fire fighting appliance requirements, ensuring compliance and best practices. The course includes hands-on fire fighting training using extinguishers and fire blankets.

Meets Workboat Code Requirements:

• Vessels up to 15m: At least one crew member must complete an MCA-approved 1-day fire fighting course, STCW Fire Fighting and Fire Prevention course, or an equivalent Royal Navy course.
• Vessels over 15m: All crew members must complete an MCA-approved 1-day fire fighting course, STCW Fire Fighting and Prevention course, or an equivalent Royal Navy course.

Course Content:

• Theory of combustion
• Fire classification (A, B, C & D)
• Correct extinguishing equipment and methods for each fire type
• Actions to isolate or reduce fire, including gas, electrical, and fuel shut-offs
• Types of extinguishers: water, dry powder, foam, CO2, clean agents, and fire blankets
• Practical fire extinguishing techniques using extinguishers
• Engine fire fighting procedures
• Location of fire fighting equipment on board
• Regulations and considerations for vessels

Should this course be unavailable, for the purpose of issuing a Boatmasters’ Licence the Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (STCW A-VI/1-2) module will be accepted as equivalent to the relevant Boatmasters’ Licence ancillary safety training course.