STCW Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (FPFF)
The STCW Fire Prevention and Firefighting course delivers a mix of learning in theory development and practical experience, over the two and a half days.
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Dates
Mon 22 Sep
22 September 2025 - 24 September 2025
22 September 2025 - 24 September 2025
3 days, 03:30 PM BST - 05:30 PM BST
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Mon 29 Sep
29 September 2025 - 1 October 2025
29 September 2025 - 1 October 2025
3 days, 03:30 PM BST - 05:30 PM BST
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Mon 6 Oct
6 October 2025 - 8 October 2025
6 October 2025 - 8 October 2025
3 days, 03:30 PM BST - 05:30 PM BST
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Mon 13 Oct
13 October 2025 - 15 October 2025
13 October 2025 - 15 October 2025
3 days, 03:30 PM BST - 05:30 PM BST
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Mon 20 Oct
20 October 2025 - 22 October 2025
20 October 2025 - 22 October 2025
3 days, 03:30 PM BST - 05:30 PM BST
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Mon 27 Oct
27 October 2025 - 29 October 2025
27 October 2025 - 29 October 2025
3 days, 03:30 PM - 05:30 PM
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Mon 3 Nov
3 November 2025 - 5 November 2025
3 November 2025 - 5 November 2025
3 days, 03:30 PM - 05:30 PM
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Mon 10 Nov
10 November 2025 - 12 November 2025
10 November 2025 - 12 November 2025
3 days, 03:30 PM - 05:30 PM
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Mon 17 Nov
17 November 2025 - 19 November 2025
17 November 2025 - 19 November 2025
3 days, 03:30 PM - 05:30 PM
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Mon 24 Nov
24 November 2025 - 26 November 2025
24 November 2025 - 26 November 2025
3 days, 03:30 PM - 05:30 PM
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Mon 1 Dec
1 December 2025 - 3 December 2025
1 December 2025 - 3 December 2025
3 days, 03:30 PM - 05:30 PM
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Mon 8 Dec
8 December 2025 - 10 December 2025
8 December 2025 - 10 December 2025
3 days, 03:30 PM - 05:30 PM
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Mon 15 Dec
15 December 2025 - 17 December 2025
15 December 2025 - 17 December 2025
3 days, 03:30 PM - 05:30 PM
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Mon 5 Jan
5 January 2026 - 7 January 2026
5 January 2026 - 7 January 2026
3 days, 03:30 PM - 05:30 PM
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Mon 12 Jan
12 January 2026 - 14 January 2026
12 January 2026 - 14 January 2026
3 days, 03:30 PM - 05:30 PM
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Mon 19 Jan
19 January 2026 - 21 January 2026
19 January 2026 - 21 January 2026
3 days, 03:30 PM - 05:30 PM
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Mon 26 Jan
26 January 2026 - 28 January 2026
26 January 2026 - 28 January 2026
3 days, 03:30 PM - 05:30 PM
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Mon 2 Feb
2 February 2026 - 4 February 2026
2 February 2026 - 4 February 2026
3 days, 03:30 PM - 05:30 PM
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Mon 9 Feb
9 February 2026 - 11 February 2026
9 February 2026 - 11 February 2026
3 days, 03:30 PM - 05:30 PM
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Mon 16 Feb
16 February 2026 - 18 February 2026
16 February 2026 - 18 February 2026
3 days, 03:30 PM - 05:30 PM
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Mon 23 Feb
23 February 2026 - 25 February 2026
23 February 2026 - 25 February 2026
3 days, 03:30 PM - 05:30 PM
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Mon 2 Mar
2 March 2026 - 4 March 2026
2 March 2026 - 4 March 2026
3 days, 03:30 PM - 05:30 PM
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Mon 9 Mar
9 March 2026 - 11 March 2026
9 March 2026 - 11 March 2026
3 days, 03:30 PM - 05:30 PM
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Mon 16 Mar
16 March 2026 - 18 March 2026
16 March 2026 - 18 March 2026
3 days, 03:30 PM - 05:30 PM
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Mon 23 Mar
23 March 2026 - 25 March 2026
23 March 2026 - 25 March 2026
3 days, 03:30 PM - 05:30 PM
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Mon 30 Mar
30 March 2026 - 1 April 2026
30 March 2026 - 1 April 2026
3 days, 03:30 PM BST - 05:30 PM BST
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Mon 6 Apr
6 April 2026 - 8 April 2026
6 April 2026 - 8 April 2026
3 days, 03:30 PM BST - 05:30 PM BST
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Mon 13 Apr
13 April 2026 - 15 April 2026
13 April 2026 - 15 April 2026
3 days, 03:30 PM BST - 05:30 PM BST
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Mon 20 Apr
20 April 2026 - 22 April 2026
20 April 2026 - 22 April 2026
3 days, 03:30 PM BST - 05:30 PM BST
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Mon 27 Apr
27 April 2026 - 29 April 2026
27 April 2026 - 29 April 2026
3 days, 03:30 PM BST - 05:30 PM BST
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Mon 4 May
4 May 2026 - 6 May 2026
4 May 2026 - 6 May 2026
3 days, 03:30 PM BST - 05:30 PM BST
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Mon 11 May
11 May 2026 - 13 May 2026
11 May 2026 - 13 May 2026
3 days, 03:30 PM BST - 05:30 PM BST
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Mon 18 May
18 May 2026 - 20 May 2026
18 May 2026 - 20 May 2026
3 days, 03:30 PM BST - 05:30 PM BST
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Mon 25 May
25 May 2026 - 27 May 2026
25 May 2026 - 27 May 2026
3 days, 03:30 PM BST - 05:30 PM BST
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Mon 1 Jun
1 June 2026 - 3 June 2026
1 June 2026 - 3 June 2026
3 days, 03:30 PM BST - 05:30 PM BST
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Mon 8 Jun
8 June 2026 - 10 June 2026
8 June 2026 - 10 June 2026
3 days, 03:30 PM BST - 05:30 PM BST
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Mon 15 Jun
15 June 2026 - 17 June 2026
15 June 2026 - 17 June 2026
3 days, 03:30 PM BST - 05:30 PM BST
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Mon 22 Jun
22 June 2026 - 24 June 2026
22 June 2026 - 24 June 2026
3 days, 03:30 PM BST - 05:30 PM BST
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Mon 29 Jun
29 June 2026 - 1 July 2026
29 June 2026 - 1 July 2026
3 days, 03:30 PM BST - 05:30 PM BST
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Mon 6 Jul
6 July 2026 - 8 July 2026
6 July 2026 - 8 July 2026
3 days, 03:30 PM BST - 05:30 PM BST
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Mon 13 Jul
13 July 2026 - 15 July 2026
13 July 2026 - 15 July 2026
3 days, 03:30 PM BST - 05:30 PM BST
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Mon 20 Jul
20 July 2026 - 22 July 2026
20 July 2026 - 22 July 2026
3 days, 03:30 PM BST - 05:30 PM BST
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Mon 27 Jul
27 July 2026 - 29 July 2026
27 July 2026 - 29 July 2026
3 days, 03:30 PM BST - 05:30 PM BST
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Mon 3 Aug
3 August 2026 - 5 August 2026
3 August 2026 - 5 August 2026
3 days, 03:30 PM BST - 05:30 PM BST
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Mon 10 Aug
10 August 2026 - 12 August 2026
10 August 2026 - 12 August 2026
3 days, 03:30 PM BST - 05:30 PM BST
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Mon 17 Aug
17 August 2026 - 19 August 2026
17 August 2026 - 19 August 2026
3 days, 03:30 PM BST - 05:30 PM BST
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Mon 24 Aug
24 August 2026 - 26 August 2026
24 August 2026 - 26 August 2026
3 days, 03:30 PM BST - 05:30 PM BST
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Mon 31 Aug
31 August 2026 - 2 September 2026
31 August 2026 - 2 September 2026
3 days, 03:30 PM BST - 05:30 PM BST
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Mon 7 Sep
7 September 2026 - 9 September 2026
7 September 2026 - 9 September 2026
3 days, 03:30 PM BST - 05:30 PM BST
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Mon 14 Sep
14 September 2026 - 16 September 2026
14 September 2026 - 16 September 2026
3 days, 03:30 PM BST - 05:30 PM BST
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Mon 21 Sep
21 September 2026 - 23 September 2026
21 September 2026 - 23 September 2026
3 days, 03:30 PM BST - 05:30 PM BST
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Mon 28 Sep
28 September 2026 - 30 September 2026
28 September 2026 - 30 September 2026
3 days, 03:30 PM BST - 05:30 PM BST
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Mon 5 Oct
5 October 2026 - 7 October 2026
5 October 2026 - 7 October 2026
3 days, 03:30 PM BST - 05:30 PM BST
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Mon 12 Oct
12 October 2026 - 14 October 2026
12 October 2026 - 14 October 2026
3 days, 03:30 PM BST - 05:30 PM BST
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Mon 19 Oct
19 October 2026 - 21 October 2026
19 October 2026 - 21 October 2026
3 days, 03:30 PM BST - 05:30 PM BST
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Mon 26 Oct
26 October 2026 - 28 October 2026
26 October 2026 - 28 October 2026
3 days, 03:30 PM - 05:30 PM
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Mon 2 Nov
2 November 2026 - 4 November 2026
2 November 2026 - 4 November 2026
3 days, 03:30 PM - 05:30 PM
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Mon 9 Nov
9 November 2026 - 11 November 2026
9 November 2026 - 11 November 2026
3 days, 03:30 PM - 05:30 PM
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Mon 16 Nov
16 November 2026 - 18 November 2026
16 November 2026 - 18 November 2026
3 days, 03:30 PM - 05:30 PM
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Mon 23 Nov
23 November 2026 - 25 November 2026
23 November 2026 - 25 November 2026
3 days, 03:30 PM - 05:30 PM
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Mon 30 Nov
30 November 2026 - 2 December 2026
30 November 2026 - 2 December 2026
3 days, 03:30 PM - 05:30 PM
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Mon 7 Dec
7 December 2026 - 9 December 2026
7 December 2026 - 9 December 2026
3 days, 03:30 PM - 05:30 PM
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Mon 14 Dec
14 December 2026 - 16 December 2026
14 December 2026 - 16 December 2026
3 days, 03:30 PM - 05:30 PM
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Description
If you would like to refresh your ticket please see STCW Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting Update Course.
The STCW Fire Prevention and Firefighting course is set up to offer delegates pursing, or in need of Certificates of Competence, capable seafarers, UK watch ratings and others with survival roles at sea the necessary teaching and training in fire prevention and firefighting that attains the required knowledge, understanding and proficiency laid out in the STCW code.
Theory Development:
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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
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The spread of fire
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Classes of fire
Practical Experience:
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Carrying out the initial actions on discovering a fire
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Identifying the environment
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Correctly using portable and mobile fire extinguishers
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The use of hoses, nozzles and hose equipment
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Extinguishing different types of fire
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Testing and using BA equipment
Prerequisites
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Delegates must be physically capable to undertake this course. The training is taxing, therefore a medical declaration is required from delegates before undergoing the course. If you are uncertain, please consult a doctor.
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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).
Certification
Successful delegates will be awarded with an MCA approved STCW Fire Prevention and Firefighting certificate, after a short exam.
Special Requirements
You will need writing materials, Towel, toiletries and change of clothing are required.
You must wear comfortable clothes, but not jeans and not clothing with metal built in.
Revalidation
5 years.
Price
£525 excl. VAT