MFIBE005

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

Duration 1½ days

Target group For seafarers employed or engaged in any capacity on board ship as part of the
ships complement with designated safety of pollution prevention duties.
Following the IMO model courses.

Prerequisites No prerequisites

Objective To receive appropriate and approved basic training in fire fighting and fire
prevention as set out in table A-VI/1-2

Contents Fire prevention and fire fighting according to table A-VI/1-2:

- Elements of fire
- Classification of fire
- Spread of fire
- Extinguishing agents
- Sources of ignition
- Use of portable extinguishers
- Fire fighting scenario's

Exam Demonstration of competence, in accordance with the methods and the criteria
for evaluating competence.

Specification of minimum standard of competence in fire prevention and fire

fighting, according to table A-VI/1-2