13.1133..13. Advanced Firefighting Course …

1 Advanced Firefighting Model Course Advanced Firefighting Course Framework Course Framework Course Framework Course Framework 1. Aims 1. Aims 1. Aims 1. Aims The Course aims to provide the training in Advanced fire fighting in accordance with section A VI/3 of the STCW code. the emphasis of the training is in organization, tactics and command 2. Obj2. Obj2. Obj2. Objectiveectiveectiveectivessss This syllabus covers the requirements of the STCW Convention Chapter VI, Section A VI/3, table A VI/1 3. On meeting the minimum standard of competence in Advanced fire fighting, a trainee will be competent to take command, organize and train fire parties and control fire fighting operations.. 3. Entry standards 3.

2 Entry standards 3. Entry standards 3. Entry standards The Course is open to all seafarers who habve completed basic training in fire prevention. All trainees must be certified by a doctor to be in good health. Course certificate Course certificate Course certificate Course certificate On successful completion of the Course and demonstration of competence, a document may be issued certifying that the holder has met the standard of competence specified in Table A VI/3 of STCW 1995. A certificate may be issued only by centres approved by the administration. 5. Course intake limitations 5. Course intake limitations 5. Course intake limitations 5. Course intake limitations The maximum number of trainees attending each session will depend on the availability of instructors, equipment and facilities availabblity of instructors, equipment and facilities available for conductiong the training.

3 Any practical training acound be undertaken in small groups of not more than six trainees per instructor. Staff requirements Staff requirements Staff requirements Staff requirements The instructor shall have appropriate training in instructional techniques and training methods STCW Code A I/7 in addition, all training and instruction should be given by qualified personnel; the senior instructor, having considerable experience in fire safety and fire fighting techniques, should have a good knowledge of ships, including stability considerations. All assistant instructors should have practical knowledge of fire fighting and should be familiar with ships. 7. Training facilities and equipment 7. Training facilities and equipment 7. Training facilities and equipment 7. Training facilities and equipment Ordinary classroom facilities and an overhead projector are sufficient for the theoretical part og the Course .

4 When making use of audiovisual material such as videos or slides, make sure the appropriate equipment is available. in addition, a demonstration table measuring 3 m X 1m would be advantageous. separate rooms, equipped with a table and chairs, will also be needed to accommodate three or four groups of trainess during case studies and other group assignments. for the practical part of the Course it would be advantageous if the training facilities of a local or port fire brigade could be used. alternatively, the following structure and equipment are required: building for smoke and fire drills, or a similar facility (see figure A on page 7) facilities for recharging compressed air bottles, with spare parts for maintenance room with work bench area for inspection and maintenance of breathing apparatus Advanced Firefighting Model Course 2 steel fire trays (approximately 1 m x 1 m x m) 2 three sided brick fire trays 2 fire hydrants with 2 outlets each, or a similar water supply from open water and a fire pump a lage supply of carbonaceous and hydrocardon fuels (wood, diesel and lubricaring oils, etc.)

5 For the fire trays 6 dummies, for search and rescue procedures 6 fire hoses (65 mm diameter) 3 fire hoses (38 mm diameter) 3 branch pipes 6 fire nozzles (2 standard, 2 diffuser and 2 jet spray) 2 mechanical foam branches 1 generator of high expansion foam and foam compound 2 stand pipes, with keys and bars to operate the hydrant supply 6 water extinguishers (9 litre) 6 foam extinguishers (9 litre) 6 carbon dioxide extinguishers (5 kilogram) 10 dry powder extinguishers (10 kilogram) refills for all types of extinguishers 30 sets of protective clothing, overalls, gloves, fire boots, helmets and rainproof clothing 25 sets of self contained breathing apparatus, complete with spare cylinders, spare parts and maintenance tools 25 distress signal units (DSUs) for attachment to breathing apparatus sets smoke generator smoke gelmets with air pump a shower at the site 1 steretcher 1 first aid kit 1 resuscitation kit with oxygen/suction unit 2 sets of fire protective clothing 2 helmets with visor and neck protection 2 fire axes 2 safety lines (36 metres long)

6 With snaphooks Examples of different types of detectors used on board ships The building for smoke and fire drills can easily be constructed from two steel containers, one on top of the other, arranged as shown in figure A. each container should measure approximately 7 m x 3 m x 2 m. the different rooms should be designed as follows: a cabin a coeeidor/open room an electruc switchboard room an engine room with a gtating floor Every room in the building must be readily accessible from the outside as a safety precauting. In addition, there should be access between rooms (1) and (2) by a manhole, between (2) and (4) by a manhole and vertical ladder, and detween (3) and (4) by a door. Advanced Firefighting Model Course Advanced fireAdvanced fireAdvanced fireAdvanced Firefighting fighting fighting fighting Course Outline Course Outline Course Outline Course Outline Competence 1: Control fireCompetence 1: Control fireCompetence 1: Control fireCompetence 1.

7 Control fire fighting operations aboard shipfighting operations aboard shipfighting operations aboard shipfighting operations aboard ship Course OutlineCourse OutlineCourse OutlineCourse Outline Approximate TimeApproximate TimeApproximate TimeApproximate Time (Hours)(Hours)(Hours)(Hours) Knowledge, understanding and proficiency Knowledge, understanding and proficiency Knowledge, understanding and proficiency Knowledge, understanding and proficiency Lectures, demonstratLectures, demonstratLectures, demonstratLectures, demonstrationsionsionsions and practical workand practical workand practical workand practical work Introduction, safety and principles Areas of fire hazard Fire precautions Dry distillation Chemical reactions Boiler uptake fires and exhaust fires in prime movers and auxiliary exhausts Fires in water tube boilers Tactics and procedure of fire control while ship is at sea Tactics and procedure of fire control while ship is in port Tactics and procedure of fire control while ship is carrying dangerous goods Tactics and procedure of fire control for oil, chemical and gas tankers Use of water for fire extinguishing, the effect on stability.

8 Precautions and corrective procedures Communication and co ordination during fire fighting operation Ventilation control including smoke extractor Control of fuel and electrical systems Fire precautions and hazards associated with the storage and handling of materials (paints etc) management and control of injured persons Procedures for co ordination with shore based fire fighters SubSubSubSub TotalTotalTotalTotal Competence 2: Organize and train fire partiesCompetence 2: Organize and train fire partiesCompetence 2: Organize and train fire partiesCompetence 2: Organize and train fire parties Course OutlineCourse OutlineCourse OutlineCourse Outline Approximate TimeApproximate TimeApproximate TimeApproximate Time (Hours)(Hours)(Hours)(Hours)

9 Knowledge, understanKnowledge, understanKnowledge, understanKnowledge, understanding and proficiency ding and proficiency ding and proficiency ding and proficiency Lectures, demonstrationsLectures, demonstrationsLectures, demonstrationsLectures, demonstrations and practical workand practical workand practical workand practical work Preparation of contingency plans Composition and allocation of personnel to fire parties Training of seafarers in fire fighting Fire control plans Organization of fire and abandon ship drills Strategies and tactics for control of fires various parts of the ship SubSubSubSub TotalTotalTotalTotal 6,06,06,06,0 Advanced Firefighting Model Course Competence 3: Inspect and service fire detection and extinguishing systems and equipmentCompetence 3: Inspect and service fire detection and extinguishing systems and equipmentCompetence 3: Inspect and service fire detection and extinguishing systems and equipmentCompetence 3.

10 Inspect and service fire detection and extinguishing systems and equipment Course OuCourse OuCourse OuCourse Outlinetlinetlinetline Approximate TimeApproximate TimeApproximate TimeApproximate Time (Hours)(Hours)(Hours)(Hours) Knowledge, understanding and proficiency Knowledge, understanding and proficiency Knowledge, understanding and proficiency Knowledge, understanding and proficiency Lectures, demonstrationsLectures, demonstrationsLectures, demonstrationsLectures, demonstrations and practical workand practical workand practical workand practical work Fire alarms Fire detection equipment Fixed fire extinguishing equipment Portable and mobile fire extinguishing equipment including appliances Firefighters outfits and other personal protective equipment Rescue and life support equipment Salvage equipment Communication equipment Requirements for statutory and classification surveys SubSubSubSub TotalTotalTotalTotal Competence 4.