Advanced Firefighting

Training towards

Deck Officer (Officer of the Watch)

Duration

5 days

Course information

The course will revise on basic fire awareness and safety procedures on board and advance understanding in the theory of fires as it applies to a shipboard environment, and will include elements of command and control together with the importance of stability and ship integrity. The course is structured around a number of practical searches, rescue techniques, casualty evacuation practices and live fire exercises.

Examination and assessment

The course is examined by continual assessment. This course is based on the Merchant Navy Training Board Syllabus approved by the MCA.

Pre-entry requirements

Basic Firefighting.