The purpose of this module is to provide the emergency response team members, with the knowledge and skills to work safely and competently when responding to emergency incidents involving fire.
On completion of this activity, participants will be able to demonstrate a competence in the theory and practice of the following:
• Combustion process |
• Fire behaviour |
• Extinguishment for each class of fire |
• Portable extinguishers |
• Personal protective clothing |
• Operation of fire fighting equipment |
• Detection and suppression systems |
• Fire suppression strategies and tactics |
• Benefits of safety inspections and maintenance training |
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Pre Requisites
Seafarers are required to be medically fit as per Regulation 1/9 of STCW95.
