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Firefighting Advanced (FF-ADV)

Course Description

This STCW 95 required course examines fire fighting techniques and control of fire fighting operations with emphasis on organization, tactics, and command functions. Because of the intense management focus, this course does not incorporate any live firefighting activities.

This course satisfies the following STCW 95 and CFR training requirements:

• 46 CFR 11.205 (l) (2) Formerly 46 CFR 10.205 (l) (2)
• 46 CFR 11.205 (g) Formerly 46 CFR 10.205 (g)
• 46 CFR 11.401 (g) (1) Formerly  46 CFR 10.401 (g) (1)
• STCW 95 Section A-VI/3 and Table A-VI/3

Pre-requisites-Must have completed an USCG approved Basic Fire Fighting course. Mitags offers this course on site , Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (AKA Basic Fire Fighting)

What You Will Learn

• Understand the importance of contingency planning 
• Demonstrate ability to prepare pre-fire plan
• Firefighting procedures at sea and in port with particular emphasis on organization, tactics and command
• Use of water for Fire-extinguishing
• The effect on ship stability
• Precautions and corrective procedures
• Demonstrate knowledge of shipboard organization
• ability to organize and train fire parties
• Demonstrate knowledge of shipboard organization
• Demonstrate knowledge of precautions and hazards associated with material storage/handling and fire fighting involving dangerous goods
• Inspect and service fire-detection and extinguishing systems and equipment including personal protective equipment in order to maintain operational effectiveness
• Investigate and compile reports on incidents involving fire
• Communication and Co-ordination during Fire Fighting Operations
• Demonstrate skills in controlling fire operations in practical simulation exercises conducted under realistic training conditions using approved equipment and systems

What You Should Bring

• Closed toed shoes
• Comfortable clothes that allows movement

Student who satisfactorily completed the course in Advanced Fire Fighting offered by the Maritime Advancement, Training, Education and Safety Program through the Maritime Institute of Technology and Graduate Studies and approved by the United States Coast Guard, and have demonstrated knowledge and skill in command and control procedures related to the management of shipboard fire fighting through pre-fire planning, organization, tactics, and crew training.  This course satisfies the requirements of 46 CFR 10.205 (l) (2), 10.205 (g), 10.401 (g) (1) and STCW 95 Section A-VI/3 and Table A-VI/3.