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

There are 3 outcomes to the training

•Outcome 1: The learner understands and can minimize the risk of fire on board.

•Outcome 2: The learner knows the on board equipment, procedures and personal safety requirements in fire situations.

•Outcome 3: The learner is able to fight and extinguish fires.

Course Structure

Each learner should be instructed in the use of each type of portable extinguisher and observe extinguishment of different types of smaller fires using all different types of extinguisher. ? Each learner should demonstrate the ability to operate at least two portable extinguisher types (water or foam; CO2 or dry powder) and the use of a fire blanket. ? Each learner should demonstrate safe wearing of SCBA for familiarisation in conditions without heat or smoke, and on least two further occasions in a truly realistic environment involving each of the following at least once: ? Effecting a rescue in a smoke filled space; ? Fighting a fire in a smoke filled enclosed space.

Useful Information

Course pre-requisites

Training centres must ensure, through pre-course information and screening, that learners are fit to participate in all aspects of the training. In particular, they must be made aware of the practical aspects of the training and the physically demanding nature of some of the exercises involving live fires and the use of breathing apparatus. If there is any doubt as to an individual’s ability to participate in such exercises an appropriate risk assessment should be carried out to determine what is required in order to proceed in a safe manner. Training centres may consider utilising the UK ENG1 medical certificate, or equivalent, as an indicator of fitness.