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This course is designed to provide fire fighting training for
mariners seeking to meet USCG or IMO requirements for the Basic
& Advanced Firefighting course. Any student who successfully
completes the Combined Basic & Advanced Fire Fighting course
will satisfy the Basic Safety Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting
training requirements of Section A-VI/1 and Table A-VI/1-2 of
the STCW Code and 46 CFR 10.205(1)(2); and the Advanced
Firefighting training requirements of Section A-VI/3 of the STCW
Code; and Basic & Advanced Fire Fighting training requirements
of 46 CFR 10.205(g) and 10.401(g)(l) for a license; Fire
Fighting training requirements of 46 CFR 13.207, 13.307(a),
13.407 or 13.507 for any tankerman endorsement. A trainee
successfully completing this course will be able to react in a
correct manner in the event of an outbreak of fire, to take
appropriate measures for the safety of personnel and of the
vessel, and to use the firefighting appliances correctly. The
trainee will also have the knowledge to identify and correct
hazards and thus, prevent fires from occurring.
The course covers the following topics:
- Demonstrate an understanding of theory of fire
- Demonstrate an understanding of need and methods for
fire prevention
- Demonstrate an understanding of shipboard fire and smoke
detection systems
- Demonstrate an understanding of shipboard fixed systems
- Describe the use, operation, maintenance and inspection
requirements of fire station and portable equipment
- Demonstrate a knowledge of shipboard organization and an
ability to organize and train fire parties
- Identify and inspect PPE, including SCBA
- Demonstrate knowledge of basic actions employed from
initial actions through post-fire
- Understand the importance of contingency planning and
demonstrate ability to prepare pre-fire plan
- Demonstrate knowledge of precautions and hazards
associated with material storage/handling and fire fighting
involving dangerous goods
- Demonstrate knowledge of fire fighting procedures, in
port and at sea, with emphasis on organization, strategies,
tactics, command and control
- Demonstrate practical application of fire fighting
principles including extinguishing fire and using protective
equipment
- Demonstrate skills in controlling fire operations in
simulation exercises
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