FIRE PREVENTION & FIRE FIGHTING COURSE (STWC A-VI/1-2)

The training in Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting is for all Seafarers employed or engaged in any capacity on board ship on the business of that ship as part of the ship's complement including some Port Operations vessels. The objective of the training is so that all seafarers understand the dangers of fire and are able to take preventive measures against fires as well as responding to emergency situations involving fire. The objectives and outcomes of the training;

• Minimize the risk of a fire occurring,
• Maintain a state of readiness to respond to emergency fire situations,
• Carry out initial actions on discovering a fire on board,
• Identify the different firefighting mediums and which is the best to use for different types of fires, and actively and positively contribute to a fire fighting party/team.

• Minimize the risk of a fire occurring,
• Maintain a state of readiness to respond to emergency fire situations,
• Carry out initial actions on discovering a fire on board,
• Identify the different firefighting mediums and which is the best to use for different types of fires, and actively and positively contribute to a fire fighting party/team.