Advanced Fire Fighting

Training Program covers the requirements of the STCW Convention.

Passing the Theoretical part of training program, trainee must:

• Have knowledge of firefighting procedures when the ship is in the sea and in the port, focusing on the organization of fire-fighting operations, tactics and management;
• Be aware of how to ensure communication and coordination of activities during the firefighting operation;
• Know how to control the vessel’s ventilation system, including smoke drainage;
• Have knowledge of control over fuel and electric system management during fire;
• Be aware of the fire-fighting measures of hazardous substances;
• Know how to provide assistance and deal with injured persons;
• Have knowledge of procedures for co-operation with coastal firefighters.

Passing the Practical part of training program, trainee must:

• Be able to design fire prevention action plans,
• Be able to draw up and divide the ship’s crew into firefighting units,
• Be able to manage fire extinguishing units independently, make decisions and give orders,
• Be able to handle fire extinguishing equipment effectively and eliminate fires on board,
• Be able to develop a strategy and applicable tactics to control the fire at various places on board,
• Be able to organize, manage search and rescue work,
• Be able to evaluate the causes of the fire.

In order to enter into the presented course, trainee shall represent:

• Certificate of Competency, Education Certificate or Certificate of Proficiency,
• Seamen’s book or Civil passport or ID,
• Medical Certificate or medical certificate form 100 (for coastal water area seafarers’),
• The seaman responsible for the control of fire-fighting operations must hold a certificate in the advanced fire-fighting course. Particular attention should be paid to the organization, tactics and situation management of fire-fighting operations in accordance with Section A-VI/3, Sections 1-4 of the STCW Code and compliance with the prescribed standard of competence.
• A seafarer is entitled to receive a certificate of advanced fire fighting course,
  if:
  a) he has undergone basic training;
  b) It meets the training and assessment requirements set out in Part A-VI/3 of the STCW Code.