STCW Advanced Fire Fighting (AFF)

STCW Advanced Firefighting course is for those with command responsibilities in firefighting on board a ship.

29 Oct 2026
26 Nov 2026
17 Dec 2026
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Dates

4 days, 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM

Paisley

  • PD points: 1
Session information

Sessions

Theory Development
08:30 - 16:30
1 day
Paisley
    Practical Experience
    08:30 - 16:30
    1 day
    Paisley
      Practical Experience
      08:30 - 16:30
      1 day
      Paisley
        Practical Experience
        08:30 - 16:30
        1 day
        Paisley
          • £704.00 excl. VAT

          4 days, 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM

          Paisley

          • PD points: 1
          Session information

          Sessions

          Theory Development
          08:30 - 16:30
          1 day
          Paisley
            Practical Experience
            08:30 - 16:30
            1 day
            Paisley
              Practical Experience
              08:30 - 16:30
              1 day
              Paisley
                Practical Experience
                08:30 - 16:30
                1 day
                Paisley
                  • £704.00 excl. VAT

                  4 days, 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM

                  Paisley

                  • PD points: 1
                  Session information

                  Sessions

                  Theory Development
                  08:30 - 16:30
                  1 day
                  Paisley
                    Practical Experience
                    08:30 - 16:30
                    1 day
                    Paisley
                      Practical Experience
                      08:30 - 16:30
                      1 day
                      Paisley
                        Practical Experience
                        08:30 - 16:30
                        1 day
                        Paisley
                          • £704.00 excl. VAT

                          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. 

                          • Firefighting procedures at sea and in port 

                          • The use of water for firefighting and the effect on ship stability 

                          • Communication and teamwork during fire fighting operations 

                          • Control of ventilation, fuel and electrical systems 

                          • Fire precautions and hazards 

                          • Management of injured persons 

                          • Procedures for coordination with shore-based fire fighters 

                          • Actions taken to control fire 

                          • The order of priority 

                          • Transmission of information 

                          • Personal safety 

                          Prerequisites

                          1. Prospective delegates must have completed the STCW Firefighting and Fire Prevention (FFFP) or any acceptable equivalent to the MCA. 

                          1. 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. 

                          1. 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). 

                          2. 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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