Advanced Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting

By the end of this course the participant will be able to

• Explain safety principles of firefighting and firefighting process hazards.
• Monitor and control of the different aspects of a fire in order to respond appropriately and efficiently in emergencies.
• Plan an attack on a fire, as an on-scene leader, with firefighters so as to effectively lead a response team during an emergency.
• Describe and identify the use of and inspection and maintenance requirements for fixed fire detection and extinguishing installations.
• Assess and record incidents and drills while directing passengers and personnel during an emergency.
• List and describe rescue techniques and organize and lead crew on deck to conduct a rescue operation.
• Demonstrate effective communication techniques and understand options for communication in emergency situations.

Day 1 (Theoretical)
Competence 1: Control fire-fighting operations

• Knowledge, understanding and proficiency
• Introduction, safety and principles
• Areas of fire hazard
• Fire precautions
• Dry distillation
• Chemical reactions
• Fires in water-tube boilers
• Tactics and procedure of fire control for oil, chemical and gas tankers
• Use of water for fire extinguishing, the effect on stability, precautions and corrective procedures
• Communication and co-ordination during fire-fighting operations
• Ventilation control including smoke extractor
• Control of fuel and electrical systems
• Fire precautions and hazards associated with the storage and handling of materials (paints, etc.)
• Management and control of injured persons
• Procedures for co-ordination with shore-based firefighters

Competence 2: Organize and train fire parties

• Preparation of contingency plans
• Composition and allocation of personnel to fire parties
• Fire control plans
• Organization of fire and abandon

Day 2 (Theoretical)
Competence 3: Inspect and service fire detection and extinguishing systems and equipment

• Fire alarms
• Fire detection equipment
• Fixed fire-extinguishing equipment
• Fire main, hydrants, hoses, nozzles and pumps
• Portable and mobile fire extinguishing equipment including appliances
• Firefighter’s outfits and other personal protective equipment
• Rescue and life support equipment
• Salvage equipment
• Communication equipment
• Requirements for statutory and classification surveys

Competence 4: Investigate and compile reports on incidents involving

• Fire investigation and reporting
• Trainee’s experience of fires
• Documented reports of fires on ships and lessons learned

Day 3 (Practical)
This course is suited for everyone who assigned by his employeer to be a member of Emergency
Response team.

This course is suited for everyone who assigned by his employeer to be a member of Emergency
Response team.

Core Certificate for each attendee