Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (A-VI /1-2)

Seafish Approved Trainer/s: Iain Hamilton and Paul Postill

Mandatory: Yes

This one-day course forms part of the mandatory basic safety training for all fishermen.

Course Certificate and Compliance:

The Seafish Industry Authority on behalf of the MCA will issue a course certificate to those who complete the course successfully.

Merchant seafarers requiring an STCW 95 Fire Fighting course are advised to contact Camels Head Fire Station, Plymouth.

Cost: £110

Course Aim:

To provide fishermen with the knowledge and skills required to be able to fight fires at sea.

By the end of the training participants will:

Understand fire and the dangers it presents at sea

Understand fire prevention

Understand the principles of fire fighting at sea

Be able to use basic fire fighting equipment to safely extinguish fires

Examination type:

Multiple choice questions