Duration: 16 Hours
Scope of Training:This two-day course is designed to teach participants the importance of fire prevention, the proper actions to take upon discovering a fire, and how to protect themselves with existing fire fighting equipment within their work area. Successful completion of This training course will satisfy: (a) The training requirements of 46 CFR 10.205 (I)(2) and Section A-VI/1 and Table A-VI/1-2 of the STCW Code; and (b) the basic fire fighting training requirements of 46 CFR 10.205 (g) and 10.401 (g)(1) for a license; and (c) the fire fighting training requirements of 46 CFR 13.113(d)(2)(i)(A) or (B), 13.201 (e), 13.301 (e), 13,401 (d), or 13.501 (e) for any tankerman endorsement.
Course Objective:At the completion of this course student trainees will have an understanding of the following topics:
- Fire chemistry and characteristics
- Fire fighting procedures and tactics
- Safety equipment
- Fire extinguishing agents and equipment
- Crew training and drills
- Fire detection and prevention
