Regulatory basis
- STCW 2010 Regulation VI/1
- STCW Code Section A-VI/1-2
- IMO Model Course 1.20
STCW Basic & Advanced
Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting (FPFF)
Basic firefighting training equips seafarers to react decisively to shipboard fires — preventing escalation and supporting the on-scene team using available equipment and tactics aligned with STCW.
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2.5 days
Target audience
- All seafarers prior to being assigned shipboard duties
Prerequisites
- Medical fitness certificate
Minimise the risk of fire on board
Identify the elements and classification of fire
Use fire-extinguishing media correctly
Operate firefighting appliances and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)
Take effective action to control and extinguish a fire
Course content
Modules & topics
Indicative module breakdown — actual delivery is adapted to the audience and operational context.
01
Fire theory
- Fire triangle
- Spread of fire
- Classes of fire & extinguishing media
02
Fire prevention
- Sources of ignition
- Fire detection systems
- Hot work permits
03
Fire fighting
- Portable extinguishers
- Fixed installations
- Fire hoses & nozzles
04
Practical exercises
- SCBA donning and use
- Live fire drills
- Smoke-filled compartment search & rescue
Assessment
Practical live-fire drills and written examination.
Certification
STCW Certificate of Proficiency in Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting. Refresher every 5 years.
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