Combined Basic and Advanced Firefighting – (STCW)

The syllabus focuses on:

• Properly don a fire suit and use a self-contained breathing apparatus
• Use portable fire extinguishers to put out class A, B, And C class fire
• Use all-purpose nozzles for protection and putting fires out
• Hose team advancement with team leader giving commands
• Enter an internal space with SCBA and put out a fire with the fire hose
• Properly enter a watertight door with a fire behind the door
• Rescue a victim (165lb mannequin) from a smoke-filled room wearing an SCBA
• Take immediate action upon encountering an accident or medical emergency
• Perform an emergency drill following a station bill
• Identify what extinguishers to use on what class fire
• Properly ventilate and correctly overhaul a fire
• Effectively contain a fire and use suppression system
• In accordance with Section A-VI/3, Advanced Firefighting, the trainee will be able to:
• Use firefighting organization, tactics and command procedures at sea and in port
• Use water for fire extinguishing and under the effects on stability
• Communication and coordination during firefighting operations
• Utilize ventilation controls to limit spread of fire and limit or extract smoke
• Utilize fuel and electrical system controls to limit spread of fire and reduce hazards to fire fighters
• Understand firefighting process hazards
• Understand firefighting involving dangerous goods
• Fire precautions and hazards for storing and handling materials
• Manage and control of injured persons involving fire-related injuries & illnesses
• Procedures for coordination with shore-based fire fighters
• Preparation of contingency plans and composition and allocation of fire parties
• Strategies and tactics for control of fires in various parts of the ship
• Inspecting and servicing fire detection systems
• Requirements for statutory and classification surveys, and assessment of causes of incidents involving fire