STCW Fire Prevention and Firefighting Update (FPFFU)
The STCW Fire Prevention and Firefighting Update involves a blend of theory development and practical experience, with a focus on using firefighting equipment with the use of breathing apparatus to extinguish various fires of size and intensity, including casualty rescue in smoke filled enclosed spaces.
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Description
The STCW Fire Prevention and Firefighting Update course is set up to offer delegates who for all seafarers with designated safety duties who hold a Fire Prevention and Firefighting certificate, in order they maintain proficiency, as set out in section A-VI/1 of the STCW Code. It deals with the precautions needed to minimise the risk of fires, how fires are caused and how to extinguish them. Our new multi-story steel fire unit will be used for live fire training.
Theoretical:
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Fire theory
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Causes of ignition
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Onboard safety
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The conditions required for fire
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Methods to extinguish fire
-
The spread of fire
-
Classes of fire
Practical:
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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
Description
The STCW Fire Prevention and Firefighting Update course is set up to offer delegates who for all seafarers with designated safety duties who hold a Fire Prevention and Firefighting certificate, in order they maintain proficiency, as set out in section A-VI/1 of the STCW Code. It deals with the precautions needed to minimise the risk of fires, how fires are caused and how to extinguish them. Our new multi-story steel fire unit will be used for live fire training.
Theoretical:
-
Fire theory
-
Causes of ignition
-
Onboard safety
-
The conditions required for fire
-
Methods to extinguish fire
-
The spread of fire
-
Classes of fire
Practical:
-
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
Description
The STCW Fire Prevention and Firefighting Update course is set up to offer delegates who for all seafarers with designated safety duties who hold a Fire Prevention and Firefighting certificate, in order they maintain proficiency, as set out in section A-VI/1 of the STCW Code. It deals with the precautions needed to minimise the risk of fires, how fires are caused and how to extinguish them. Our new multi-story steel fire unit will be used for live fire training.
Theoretical:
-
Fire theory
-
Causes of ignition
-
Onboard safety
-
The conditions required for fire
-
Methods to extinguish fire
-
The spread of fire
-
Classes of fire
Practical:
-
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
Prerequisites
- Delegates must have completed the STCW Fire Prevention and Firefighting course; OR Have an STCW Fire Prevention and Firefighting course older than 5 years and be able to prove having taken part in drills and onboard training as an officer or rating in the last 5 years.
- You must fill out a Medical Self Declaration form, in order to prove fitness capabilities before undergoing the course. Please consult a doctor if you are unsure.
Prerequisites
- Delegates must have completed the STCW Fire Prevention and Firefighting course; OR Have an STCW Fire Prevention and Firefighting course older than 5 years and be able to prove having taken part in drills and onboard training as an officer or rating in the last 5 years.
- You must fill out a Medical Self Declaration form, in order to prove fitness capabilities before undergoing the course. Please consult a doctor if you are unsure.
Prerequisites
- Delegates must have completed the STCW Fire Prevention and Firefighting course; OR Have an STCW Fire Prevention and Firefighting course older than 5 years and be able to prove having taken part in drills and onboard training as an officer or rating in the last 5 years.
- You must fill out a Medical Self Declaration form, in order to prove fitness capabilities before undergoing the course. Please consult a doctor if you are unsure.
Certification
Successful candidates will be awarded with an MCA approved STCW Fire Prevention and Firefighting Update (FPFFU) certificate, after a short exam.
Certification
Successful candidates will be awarded with an MCA approved STCW Fire Prevention and Firefighting Update (FPFFU) certificate, after a short exam.
Certification
Successful candidates will be awarded with an MCA approved STCW Fire Prevention and Firefighting Update (FPFFU) certificate, after a short exam.
Special Requirements
You must wear comfortable clothes, but not jeans or clothes with metal in them.
We recommend you bring a towel and toiletries.
Special Requirements
You must wear comfortable clothes, but not jeans or clothes with metal in them.
We recommend you bring a towel and toiletries.
Special Requirements
You must wear comfortable clothes, but not jeans or clothes with metal in them.
We recommend you bring a towel and toiletries.
Revalidation
5 years.
Revalidation
5 years.
Revalidation
5 years.
Price
£195 excl. VAT
Price
£195 excl. VAT
Price
£195 excl. VAT
Dates
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