FFR301 STCW Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting Refresher
Other Engineering
A course by
NMIT
A refresher course for seafarers holding an STCW Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting qualification, designed to update skills and meet international maritime regulations for marine fire safety.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Nelson, Nelson
Core skills this course teaches
Use of fire extinguishing equipment
Demonstrate proficient use of various types of portable fire extinguishers and nozzles in maritime settings.
Handling different fire situations
Safely extinguish small and extensive fires, including electrical, oil, propane, and oil fires, using appropriate extinguishing agents and techniques.
Firefighting in confined/smoke-filled spaces
Effectively fight fires in smoke-filled or enclosed spaces while wearing a self-contained breathing apparatus.
What You're Signing Up For
This 1.5-day short course is for holders of STCW Certificates of Competency, such as Master, Mate, Deck Officer, Marine Engineer Officer, or Able Seafarer, who require refresher training in fire prevention and fire fighting as per international maritime regulations (Section A-VI/1-2 of STCW 1978, as amended). The course ensures learners can maintain competency in preventing and fighting fires aboard ships using industry-standard techniques and equipment.
Course Content
- Use of various types of portable extinguishers
- Extinguishing small fires (electrical, oil, propane)
- Extinguishing extensive fires with water and nozzles
- Fighting fire in smoke-filled spaces using self-contained breathing apparatus
- Using fog applicators, spray nozzles, dry chemical and foam applicators
- High expansion foam usage onboard a vessel
- Simulated accommodation/engine room fire scenarios with heavy smoke
- Complying with STCW refresher training requirements
What you need to know first
Current medical examination certificate issued by an approved General Practitioner (e.g. Seafarers Medical or equivalent)
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Maritime
Transport
Emergency Response
Future employment opportunities might be
Supports maintenance of seafaring roles such as Master, Mate, Deck Officer, Marine Engineer Officer, Able Seafarer under international STCW standards