National Maritime College of Ireland

Course Name:

Advanced Fire fighting (5 day) STCW-95

Course Price:

€950 (Prices are charged on a per person basis.)

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 (STCW’95 & non STCW’95)

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 fire prevention and advanced fire fighting 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 course includes:

•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.

Items to bring:

When joining the course please bring the following items with you:

Wash gear, towel, t-shirt, soft shoes, €1coin for safety locker, extra set of clothes, some form of National Identification, a copy of your STCW-95 3 day Fire Fighting & Fire Prevention Certificate.

Please note: Students should be in possession of a valid Medical Certificate if their health is in doubt. All students will be asked to fill out a medical questionnaire before the course commences.

N.B.-On the commencement day of the course, please be in the Reception area of the NMCI by 8.30am.