STCW Advanced Firefighting (AFF)

Course Content

Delegates completing an STCW Proficiency in Advanced Fire Fighting training course will be able to;
- Understand fire sciences leading to the causes and the consequences of fires on vessels
- Describe and demonstrate methods of fire extinguishment with the correct media
- Define strategies on controlling fires in various areas of the vessel in accordance with vessel procedures
- Recognise the dynamic effects firefighting activities impart on vessels
- Identify the correct methods to control dangerous goods fires, fuel fires and electrical fires
- Ensure effective communication is maintained throughout firefighting activities both on vessel and to shore based operations
- Understand the hierarchy in place regarding firefighting in accordance with policies
- Lead fire parties through training scenarios on-board the vessel
- Take control of firefighting operations including charge of the team
- Understand the inspection and maintenance requirements of fire detection equipment
- Understand the inspection and maintenance requirements of fixed and portable extinguishing systems
- Inspect equipment used by the fire team for serviceability and understand the need to do so
- Carry out inspections, tests and compile results of SCBA equipment
- Gain knowledge on how to assess the causes of fires and how to compile reports