MCA accredited STCW Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (FPFF)

Part of the mandatory Basic Safety Training, This course teaches seafarers how to prevent, control, and fight fires onboard ships. It combines theory with practical exercises. The course conforms with section A-VI/1- 2 of the STCW Code. The course can be delivered as part of the Basic Safety Training Week or as a stand-alone element.

KEY FACTS

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Study Options:
Block delivery

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Start Date:
TBD

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Level:
Short Courses

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Course Length:
2.5 Days

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Qualification:
STCW

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Placement Option:
No

About this course

This course defines the global standard for basic firefighting training for all seafarers, covering all minimum training standards for masters, officers and watch personnel.  A mixture of classroom training, including videos, group discussions and trainer led presentations as well as practical firefighting and fire protection exercises, drills and techniques inside our specially designed fire simulator that safely demonstrates what it would be like to be firefighting on board a ship. Key elements are:

Theory of Fire, including

  • Dangers of Fire onboard a vessel.
  • Causes of ignition.
  • Good housekeeping practices.
  • Conditions required for a fire.
  • Methods used to extinguish a fire.
  • How fire spreads and how to prevent it.
  • Classification of fires and how to extinguish.

Practical session will include:

  • Initial actions to take upon discovering a fire
  • Correctly use portable fire extinguishers on appropriate fire types.
  • Correctly and safely use a fire blanket including its use for PPE
  • Correctly use hoses, nozzles and hose equipment.
  • Cold smoke wear in full PPE and SCBA
  • Hot live fire wear in full PPE and SCBA
  • Casualty rescue techniques
  • Evacuation techniques in reduced visibility
Fire Prevention and Firefighting (Refresher Training)

FAQs

Outcomes

  • 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.

Assessment

Both the theory paper needs to be passed at 70% and successful observation of the practical elements of the course must be passed to be awarded the certificate.

Certification

An MCA approved  Certificate of Proficiency in Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting    meeting the requirements laid down in:

Regulation VI/1, paragraph 1 and Section A-VI/1, paragraph 2.1.1.1 of the STCW Convention and Code 1978, as amended

will be awarded on successful completion of the course.

Revalidation

The 2010 Manila Amendments to the STCW Convention 1978 stipulate that seafarers are required, every five years, to provide evidence of having maintained the required standards of competence to undertake the tasks, duties and responsibilities.

Pre-requisites

  • Be at least 16 years of age
  • Proof of identity, photo ID to be provided (passport, National ID card, Seaman’s Discharge book).
  • Complete the medical declaration prior to the start date of the course and on the day complete a fitness declaration. This form is shared with the trainers for awareness.   (Failure to complete the practical elements of the course will be deemed as a course failure.  Should you have any injuries that you feel may prevent you from completing the practical elements of the course, it is advisable to rebook at a later date once you are fit and well).   If you have any concerns regarding fitness, please contact us to discuss further.
  • You will be required to wear self contained breathing apparatus which weighs 18kg.

Special Requirements

Please remove all jewellery

Fees

£610

The University cannot guarantee places on this course which may be limited due to class size and in order to ensure quality of teaching. The course will be delivered subject to minimum numbers being met.

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