STCW-10 Advanced Training in Fire Fighting

The STCW Advanced Fire Fighting course covers advanced techniques for controlling and extinguishing fires on board ships. Participants will develop the ability to organise and lead fire teams, make critical decisions under pressure, and effectively communicate during emergencies. The course includes practical exercises in firefighting scenarios, the use of specialised equipment, and detailed procedures for fire prevention, investigation, and response.

This course aims to provide the training for candidates in advanced training in fire fighting in accordance with Section A-Vl/3 of the STCW Code. The emphasis of the training is in organisation, tactics and command.

• Fire Theory & Prevention: Understanding the fire triangle, types of fires, fire behaviour, and preventive measures.
• Fire Detection & Alarm Systems: Familiarisation with shipboard fire detection and alarm systems.
• Use of Firefighting Equipment: Training in the use of advanced firefighting equipment, including breathing apparatus and fire suppression systems.
• Firefighting Tactics & Procedures: Strategies for controlling and extinguishing different types of fires.
• Command & Control: Leadership and coordination of firefighting operations, including decision-making and risk assessment.
• Fire Investigation: Methods of investigating fire causes and reporting.
• Practical Exercises: Firefighting drills simulating real-life fire emergencies on board vessels.

• Valid STCW Basic Fire Fighting Certificate.
• A valid medical fitness certificate (to ensure participants are physically able to handle the rigorous activities involved).

This course is ideal for officers and crew members who need advanced firefighting certification as part of their maritime career progression.

PAYMENT INFORMATION

Payment to be made via debit/credit card at time of booking. If you require payment to be via bank transfer, please select 'On Account' and an invoice will be emailed to you. Your booking is not confirmed until payment has been made in full.

MEDICAL INFORMATION

The Standards of Training, Certification & Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) is a short course that requires students to undertake physically challenging activities, including:

(a) Operating as a member of a team, and independently, at incidents of uncertain duration

(b) Being exposed to the elements (cold, heat, wind and water) and jumping into the sea

(c) Experiencing transition from hot to cold, and humid to dry atmospheres

(d) Making rapid transitions from rest to maximum exertion without warm up periods

(e) Working for short periods under sustained physical activity and concentration (up to 20 mins each)

(f) Wearing and using compressed air breathing apparatus used for firefighting

(g) Entering dark enclosed spaces and fighting small oil and carbonaceous fires

(h) Performing effective and sustained CPR on a manikin

(i) Other medical conditions which could affect sustained performance

Training 4 Safety recognises the potential for students enrolled on the STCW to suffer an adverse health experience e.g. shortness of breath or anxiety during the swimming training, or an increased heart rate or extreme exhaustion during the fire-fighting training, accordingly, all students enrolled in STCW are required to produce a medical certificate to confirm their physical fitness. The medical examination, and medical certificate, must be from a registered medical practitioner. The registered medical practitioner must consider the training environment, the activities described above, and the notes on this page, when undertaking their examination and completing their certificate.

To find a list of Maritime NZ approved Medical Practitioners, please follow the link here: https://www.maritimenz.govt.nz/commercial/certification/approved-medical-practitioners.asp

NOTE: Our Public Courses will only run if the minimum number of attendees has been met. If you book onto one of our training sessions and the minimum number has not been met, the training may get cancelled. We will endeavour to give you at least five working days notice of cancellation.

This course is delivered at our Training School at 1/30 Kioreroa Road, Whangarei, Northland.