AFF

Course Description

Short Description:
5-day course during which students are exposed to live fire scenarios in the Fire Training Unit (FTU) where they apply their training and use fire fighting equipment to control the fire. A practical damage control element is also included.

Course Type:
Short Courses

Full Description:
Personnel on board a ship must be able to deal with incidents of fire while a ship is at sea. All mariners are trained in advanced fire fighting and fire prevention techniques. Students at NMCI are exposed to live fire scenarios in the Fire Training Unit (FTU) where they apply their training and use fire fighting equipment to control the fire. A practical damage control

Element is also included.

• The Theory of Fire
• Cause of Fire on Ships
• Basic Fire Prevention
• Breathing Apparatus
• Rescue Techniques

Participants on this course will understand:

• Theory of combustion
• Hydrocarbon Fires
• Fire Hazards and Risks
• Fire Prevention
• Protective Clothing
• Fire Hose and Fittings
• Fire Extinguishers
• Suppression Systems
• Breathing Apparatus
• Search Procedures
• Confined Space Entry
• Ship Fire Fighting
• Command and Control
• Fire Investigation
• Practical session including live fire fighting scenarios and Damage Control.