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Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting

STCW Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting

Course Description

This training is required for new entrants and ships personnel re-validating certificates when joining their ships. This course is accredited by the Marshall islands and provides part of the statutory basic training requirements for seafarers. Maritime establishments are well aware of the implications of possible fires aboard ship, particularly at sea when assistance is rarely possible. Having well trained and competent crew to deal with fire situations is therefore invaluable. Certified by IMO white flag state Marshall Islands.

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DURATION

2 days

PRICE

700 euros

Prerequisities

Students must be fit enough to participate in all aspects of the training. In particular, they must be capable of the practical aspects of the training and the physically demanding nature of some of the exercises involving live fires and the use of breathing apparatus. Students must carry a valid Passport.

Minimum Age

16 years old

Content

Using our purpose built facility we replicate conditions on-board which require students to extinguish fires and rescue casualties using breathing apparatus and fire fighting equipment. This course will provide all the basics, from fire prevention and firefighting skills to the causes of fires aboard ship, and how to deal with them both safely and efficiently.

Ability after the course

There are 3 outcomes to the training; Outcome 1: The learner understands and can minimise the risk of fire on board. Outcome 2: The learner knows the on board equipment, procedures and personal safety requirements in fire situations. Outcome 3: The learner is able to fight and extinguish fires.

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