Fire Prevention and Firefighting (Refresher Training)

This course will give seafarers’ the necessary teaching and training in fire prevention and firefighting that attains the required knowledge, understanding and proficiency laid out in the STCW code.

  • STCW
  • Block delivery
  • 1 Days
  • Start TBD

About this course

The STCW Fire Prevention and Firefighting course is set up to offer delegates pursing, or in need of Certificates of Competence, capable seafarers, UK watch ratings and others with survival roles at sea the necessary teaching and training in fire prevention and firefighting that attains the required knowledge, understanding and proficiency laid out in the STCW code.
Theory Development:
  • Fire theory;
  • Causes of ignition;
  • Onboard safety;
  • The conditions required for fire;
  • Methods to extinguish fire;
  • The spread of fire;
  • Classes of fire.
Practical Experience:
  • Carrying out the initial actions on discovering a fire;
  • Identifying the environment;
  • Correctly using portable and mobile fire extinguishers;
  • The use of hoses, nozzles and hose equipment;
  • Extinguishing different types of fire;
  • Testing and using BA equipment.

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Certification

Successful delegates will be awarded with an MCA approved STCW Fire Prevention and Firefighting certificate, after a short exam.

Revalidation

Revalidation every 5 years.

Additional Requirements

You will need writing materials, a towel, toiletries and a change of clothes. You should wear comfortable clothes, but not jeans and not clothing with metal built in.

Fees

For more information on course prices please refer to the MSA Gibraltar website via the below button:
MSA Gibraltar
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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