Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (STCW)

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This 3-day course is the mandatory minimum requirement for basic fire safety training for all seafarers. All three days are carried out at Kirkwall Airport. It is essential that you take along photographic ID as this will be needed to get through airport security.

This should be completed prior to employment on seagoing Merchant ships. All trainees must be in good health.  This course is also a requirement for the EDH course.

Course content

On meeting the minimum standard of competence of this course, candidates will be able to take appropriate measures for the safety of personnel, of the ship and to use appliances correctly. They will also have knowledge of Fire Prevention on board ship.

The course is divided into three sections:

Day 1 Theory session

  • Fire Theory, causes and classification of fires
  • Fire prevention
  • Equipment available on board vessels
  • Shipboard fire-fighting, drills and procedures
  • Shipboard construction

Day 2 and 3 Practical

  • Extinguishers
  • BA competency and use in drills
  • Safe Movement in Smoke and heat
  • Search and Rescue techniques
  • Extinguish small and extensive fires using various mediums
  • Team rescues in BA

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