STCW Advanced Fire Fighting (AFF)
STCW Advanced Firefighting course is for those with command responsibilities in firefighting on board a ship.
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Dates
Tue 14 Oct
14 October 2025 - 17 October 2025
14 October 2025 - 17 October 2025
4 days, 08:30 AM BST - 04:30 PM BST
Paisley
Thu 30 Oct
30 October 2025 - 2 November 2025
30 October 2025 - 2 November 2025
4 days, 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
Paisley
Thu 27 Nov
27 November 2025 - 30 November 2025
27 November 2025 - 30 November 2025
4 days, 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
Paisley
Thu 18 Dec
18 December 2025 - 21 December 2025
18 December 2025 - 21 December 2025
4 days, 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
Paisley
Thu 29 Jan
29 January 2026 - 1 February 2026
29 January 2026 - 1 February 2026
4 days, 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
Paisley
Thu 26 Feb
26 February 2026 - 1 March 2026
26 February 2026 - 1 March 2026
4 days, 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
Paisley
Thu 26 Mar
26 March 2026 - 29 March 2026
26 March 2026 - 29 March 2026
4 days, 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM BST
Paisley
Thu 30 Apr
30 April 2026 - 3 May 2026
30 April 2026 - 3 May 2026
4 days, 08:30 AM BST - 04:30 PM BST
Paisley
Thu 28 May
28 May 2026 - 31 May 2026
28 May 2026 - 31 May 2026
4 days, 08:30 AM BST - 04:30 PM BST
Paisley
Thu 25 Jun
25 June 2026 - 28 June 2026
25 June 2026 - 28 June 2026
4 days, 08:30 AM BST - 04:30 PM BST
Paisley
Thu 30 Jul
30 July 2026 - 2 August 2026
30 July 2026 - 2 August 2026
4 days, 08:30 AM BST - 04:30 PM BST
Paisley
Thu 27 Aug
27 August 2026 - 30 August 2026
27 August 2026 - 30 August 2026
4 days, 08:30 AM BST - 04:30 PM BST
Paisley
Thu 24 Sep
24 September 2026 - 27 September 2026
24 September 2026 - 27 September 2026
4 days, 08:30 AM BST - 04:30 PM BST
Paisley
Thu 29 Oct
29 October 2026 - 1 November 2026
29 October 2026 - 1 November 2026
4 days, 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
Paisley
Thu 26 Nov
26 November 2026 - 29 November 2026
26 November 2026 - 29 November 2026
4 days, 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
Paisley
Thu 17 Dec
17 December 2026 - 20 December 2026
17 December 2026 - 20 December 2026
4 days, 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
Paisley
Description
If you would like to refresh your ticket please see STCW Advanced Fire Fighting Update Webinar
The STWC Advanced Firefighting course is set up to offer teaching to personnel, that are authorised to control firefighting operations on a vessel, with a focus on organisation, tactics and command.
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Firefighting procedures at sea and in port
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The use of water for firefighting and the effect on ship stability
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Communication and teamwork during fire fighting operations
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Control of ventilation, fuel and electrical systems
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Fire precautions and hazards
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Management of injured persons
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Procedures for coordination with shore-based fire fighters
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Actions taken to control fire
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The order of priority
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Transmission of information
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Personal safety
Prerequisites
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Prospective delegates must have completed the STCW Firefighting and Fire Prevention (FFFP) or any acceptable equivalent to the MCA.
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Prospective delegates must be physically capable to complete all areas of the practical side of the course. Delegates are required to complete a medical declaration before attending the course.
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Photographic ID (A Government issued, photographic proof of identity on the day of the course and this should take the form of either a valid Passport or a driving license or a valid discharge book).
- If you are unsure of which prerequisites you may need for a course, please go to https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/maritime-and-coastguard-agency to check.
Certification
Successful delegates will be awarded with an MCA approved STCW Advanced Firefighting certificate, after a short exam.
Special Requirements
You must
- Wear comfortable clothes, but not jeans or clothes with metal attached.
- Bring a towel, and toiletries.
Revalidation
5 years.
Price
£635 excl. VAT
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