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 Introduction

The course syllabus has been written in learning outcomes format in which the outcome describes what the trainee
must do to demonstrate that the specified knowledge or skill has been acquired and the proper attitude has been
developed.

All the outcomes are understood to be prefixed by the words, “At the end of the session, the trainees should be able to
…”

The instructor is guided by the references and teaching aids indicated for each Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs).
This syllabus shall serve as guide to the instructor and assessor in preparing course materials.

 Notes

Throughout the training course, safe working practices are to be clearly defined and emphasized with reference to
current international and national requirements and regulations.
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Course Introduction R1 A1

Explain the following:

 requirements in Regulation VI/3 and Section A-VI/3;

 competences and KUPs in Table A-VI/3;
 objectives of the course; and
 course requirements.

1. Composition and allocation of personnel to fire parties R8, R9, R13 A1, A3,
.1 Explain the factors to be considered in organizing fire parties
B3
.2 Explain the duties and responsibilities of each fire party and its
members, based on the muster list

2. Strategies and tactics for control of fires in various parts of the R8, R9, R13 A1, A3
ship
B3
.1 Explain the difference between strategies and tactics for the
control of fires
.2 Given a fire emergency, develop strategies for controlling and
extinguishing of fire
.3 Given a fire emergency, develop tactics for controlling and
extinguishing of fire
.4 Given a fire emergency, apply the strategies and tactics for
controlling and extinguishing fire based on the contingency plan

3. Preparation of contingency plans R8, R9, R13 A1, A3, A10

.1 Explain the factors to be considered in the preparation of a
B3
contingency plan
.2 Explain the process in preparing contingency plan based on
IMO Res. A.1072 (28) – Revised Guidelines for a Structure of
an Integrated System of Contingency Planning for Shipboard
Emergencies and its subsequent amendment
.3 Given a fire emergency, prepare a contingency plan based on
the IMO Res. A.1072(28)
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4. Fire-fighting procedures at sea and in port, with particular R8, B3 A1, A3, A10
emphasis on organization, tactics and command
.1 Explain the fire-fighting procedures at sea with particular
emphasis on organization, tactics and command based on
company’s SMS Manual
.2 In a given scenario, apply the fire-fighting procedures at sea
.3 Explain the fire-fighting procedures in port with particular
emphasis on organization, tactics and command based on
company’s SMS manual
.4 Apply the fire-fighting procedures at portin a given scenario

R8 A1, A3, A10

5. Communication and coordination during fire-fighting
operations

.1 Explain the duties and responsibilities of control station in

communicating and coordinating firefighting operations
.2 Explain the internal communication procedure in coordinating
firefighting operations
.3 Explain the external communication procedure in coordinating
firefighting operations
.4 Apply the internal communication procedures in coordinating
firefighting operations in a given fire emergency
.5 Apply the external communication procedures in coordinating
firefighting operations in a given fire emergency

6. Procedures for coordination with shore-based fire fighters R8, R9 A1, A3, A10
.1 Explain the procedures in coordinating with shore-based fire
B7
fighters
.2 Apply the procedures in coordinating with shore-based
firefighters during firefighting operations
R5, R7, R8, A1, A3, A4
7. Fire-fighting process hazards (dry distillation, chemical
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reactions, boiler uptake fires)
R11, B7
.1 Explain the nature of the following fire-fighting process hazards
such as dry distillation, chemical reaction, boiler uptake fire,
and fire on water tube boiler
.2 Explain the control measures to be observed involving
firefighting process hazards
R5, R8, R11 A1, A3, A4
8. Ventilation control, including smoke extraction
.1 Explain the operation of manual and automatic ventilation
control
.2 Explain the operation of the smoke extraction system in relation
to firefighting operations aboard ships

R7, R8, B4, A1, A3, A4

9. Control of fuel and electrical systems B5,
.1 Identify the safety devices in securing fuel and electrical system
in case of fire emergency
.2 Explain the procedures in operating safety devices for
controlling of fuel and electrical systems in accordance with
manufacturer’s manual

10. Use of water for fire extinguishing, the effect on ship stability, R8, R11 A1
precautions and corrective procedures
.1 Examine the effect of water used in extinguishing fire on
ship’s stability
.2 Explain the precautions and corrective procedures to be
taken to maintain positive ship’s stability

11. Fire precautions and hazards associated with the storage and R4, R5, R7, A7
handling of materials R8, R11, B7
.1 Identify the hazard associated with the storage and handling
of materials as per MSDS
.2 Explain the fire precautions to be taken in storing and
handling of materials such as paint, cleaning agents,
lubricating oils as per MSDS
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12. Fire-fighting involving dangerous goods R3, R7, R8, A1, A10
.1 Identify various types of dangerous goods onboard ship B7
based on the IMDG Code
.2 Explain the procedures in extinguishing fire involving
dangerous goods as per IMDG Code
.3 Given a fire emergency, fight fire involving dangerous goods
as per IMDG Code

13. Management and control of injured person R8 A1, A10

.1 Explain the principles to be observed in managing and
controlling injured persons
.2 Manage and control injured persons from the fire fighting
scenario

14. Assessment of cause of incidents involving fire R11, R14, A1, A2, A10
.1 Explain the procedures in conducting fire incident R15
investigation as provided in MSC Res. A.884(21) – Code for
the Investigation of Marine Casualty and Accidents B8, B9

.2 Explain the procedures in preparing fire casualty incident

report as provided in MSC-MEPC.3/Circ.3, Annex 6 – IMO
Fire Casualty Incident Report (Fire Casualty Record)
.3 Conduct an investigation after a fire fighting exercise in
accordance with the procedures provided in MSC Res.
A.849(20)
.4 Evaluate the effectiveness of the fire fighting
countermeasures based on the information gathered from
the investigation
.5 Record result of fire investigation in the IMO Fire Casualty
Record

15. Requirements for statutory and classification surveys R2, R12 A1

.1 Explain the applicable statutory requirements and
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classification surveys for fire detection and extinguishing
systems and equipment in compliance with SOLAS
Convention

16. Fire detection and extinguishing systems and equipment R2, R6, R11, A5, A6, A8,
.1 Inspect fire detection and extinguishing systems and A10
B2, B5, B6
equipment in accordance with performance specification and
legislative requirements
.2 Classify the fire detection and extinguishing systems and
equipment which can be serviced onboard and ashore
.3 Maintain fire detection and extinguishing systems and
equipment allowed to be serviced onboard in accordance
with performance specification and legislative requirements

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Course Introduction R1 A1

0.1 Explain the following:

 requirements in Regulation VI/1 and Section A-VI/1;

 competences and KUPs in Table A-VI/1-2;
 objectives of the course and;
 course requirements

Competence: Minimize the risk of fire and maintain a state of

readiness to respond to emergency situations involving fire

1.0 Shipboard fire-fighting organization R2, R2 A1, A2

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1.1 Shipboard fire-fighting organization

1.1.1 Explain the contents of the station bill/crew muster list

1.1.2 Explain the duties and responsibilities of various fire parties involved in fire
fighting

1.1.3 Explain the crew emergency plan

2.0 Location of fire-fighting appliances and emergency escape R2, R3, B1, B2 A1, A2
route

2.1 Location of fire-fighting appliances and emergency escape route

2.1.1 Identify the fire-fighting appliances and emergency escape routes and its
location onboard.

3.0 Elements of fire and explosion (The Fire Triangle) R2, R3, B1, A1, A2

3.1 Elements of fire and explosion (The Fire Triangle)

3.1.1 Explain the elements of fire and explosion (The Fire Triangle)

4.0 Types and sources of ignition R2, B1, A1, A3

4.1 Types and sources of ignition

4.1.1 Explain the types and sources of ignition onboard ship

5.0 Flammable materials, fire hazards, and spread of fire R2, R3, B1, B2 A1

5.1 Flammable materials, fire hazards, and spread of fire

5.1.1 Identify the flammable materials commonly found on board and its fire hazards

5.1.2 Explain the methods of fire spread and phases of fire development

6.0 Need for constant vigilance R2, B1, B4 A1

6.1 Need for constant vigilance

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6.1.1 Explain the need for constant vigilance in combating fire

7.0 Actions to be taken on board ship R2, R3, B1, B2 A1

7.1 Actions to be taken on board ship

7.1.1 Explain the duties and responsibilities of a fire patrol

7.1.2 Explain the actions to be taken by a patrol to prevent fire onboard ship

8.0 Fire and smoke detection and automatic alarm systems R2, R3, B1, B2, A1, A2, A3
B4
8.1 Fire and smoke detection and automatic alarm systems

8.1.1 Identify the characteristics of fire and smoke detection and automatic alarm
systems

8.1.2 Explain the functionality of fire and smoke detection and automatic alarm
systems on board

9.0 Classification of fire and applicable extinguishing agents R2, B1 A1, A3

9.1 Classification of fire and applicable extinguishing agents

9.1.1 Explain the classification of fire and the corresponding extinguishing agents

9.1.2 Classify fire and its applicable extinguishing agents

Competence: Fight and extinguish fires

10.0 Fire-fighting equipment and its location on board R2, B3, B4 A1, A2

10.1 Fire-fighting equipment and its location on board

10.1.1 Identify the fire-fighting equipment and its location on board

11.0 Fire fighting elements R2, R3, B1, B2, A1, A2, A3, A4,
B3, B4 A5, A6

11.1 Fixed installation R2, R3, B1, B2, A1, A2, A3, A4,
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11.1.1 Explain the different fixed fire extinguishing installations found on board

11.2 Fire-fighter’s outfit R2, R3, B1, B2, A1, A2, A3, A4,
B3, B4 A5, A6

11.2.1 Identify the different fire-fighting outfit as per SOLAS requirements

11.2.2 Explain its purpose and use

11.3 Personal equipment R2, R3, B1, B2, A1, A2, A3, A4,
B3, B4 A5, A6

11.3.1 Identify and explain the different personal protective equipment used on
board

11.3.2 Explain its purpose and use

11.4 Fire-fighting agents R2, R3, B1, B2, A1, A2, A3, A4,
B3, B4 A5, A6

11.4.1 Identify the different fire-fighting agents used in extinguishing fire

11.4.2 Explain the characteristics of different types of fire fighting agents

11.5 Fire-fighting appliance and equipment R2, R3, B1, B2, A1, A2, A3, A4,
B3, B4 A5, A6

11.5.1 Using various types of portable fire extinguisher

11.5.1.1 Explain the procedure in using portable fire extinguisher

11.5.1.2 Explain the precautionary measures to be observed in using a

portable fire extinguisher

11.5.1.3 Use portable fire extinguisher in fighting fire

11.5.2 Using self-contained breathing apparatus R2, R3, B1, B2, A1, A2, A3, A4,
B3, B4 A5, A6
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11.5.2.1 Explain the procedures in donning and doffing self-contained

breathing apparatus

11.5.2.2 Explain the precautionary measures to be observed in using self-

contained breathing apparatus

11.5.2.3 Don and doff self-contained breathing apparatus

11.6 Fire-fighting methods R2, R3, B1, B2, A1, A2, A3, A4,
B3, B4 A5, A6

11.6.1 Extinguishing smaller fires, e.g. electrical fires, oil fires, propane fires R2, R3, B1, B2, A1, A2, A3, A4,
B3, B4 A5, A6

11.6.1.1 Explain the methods in extinguishing smaller fire

11.6.1.2 Explain the precautionary measures to be observed in

extinguishing smaller

11.6.1.3 Extinguish smaller fire

11.6.2 Extinguishing extensive fires with water, using jet and spray nozzles R2, R3, B1, B2, A1, A2, A3, A4,
B3, B4 A5, A6

11.6.2.1 Explain the methodsinextinguishing extensive fires with water,

using jet and spray nozzles

11.6.2.2 Explain the precautionary measures to be observed

inextinguishing extensive fires with water, using jet and spray
nozzles

11.6.2.3 Extinguish extensive fires with water, using jet and spray nozzles

11.6.3 Extinguishing fires with foam, powder or any other suitable chemical agent R2, R3, B1, B2, A1, A2, A3, A4,
B3, B4 A5, A6

11.6.3.1 Explain the methods inextinguishing fires with foam, powder or

any other suitable chemical agent

11.6.3.2 Explain the precautionary measures to be observed

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inextinguishing fires with foam, powder or any other suitable
chemical agent

11.6.3.3 Extinguish fires with foam, powder or any other suitable chemical R2, R3, B1, B2, A1, A2, A3, A4,
agent B3, B4 A5, A6

11.6.4 Extinguishing fire with water fog or any other suitable firefighting agent in an
accommodation room or simulated engine-room with fire or heavy smoke

11.6.4.1 Explain the methods inextinguishing fire with water fog or any
other suitable firefighting agent in an accommodation room or
simulated engine-room with fire or heavy smoke

11.6.4.2 Explain the precautionary measures to be observed

inextinguishing fire with water fog or any other suitable firefighting
agent in an accommodation room or simulated engine-room with
fire or heavy smoke

11.6.4.3 Extinguish fire with water fog or any other suitable firefighting
agent in an accommodation room or simulated engine-room with
fire or heavy smoke based on the established method

11.6.5 Extinguishing oil fire with fog applicator and spray nozzles, dry chemical R2, R3, B1, B2, A1, A2, A3, A4,
powder or foam applicators B3, B4 A5, A6

11.6.5.1 Explain the methods inextinguishing oil fire with fog applicator and
spray nozzles, dry chemical powder or foam applicators

11.6.5.2 Explain the precautionary measures to be observed

inextinguishing oil fire with fog applicator and spray nozzles, dry
chemical powder or foam applicators

11.6.5.3 Extinguish oil fire with fog applicator and spray nozzles, dry
chemical powder or foam applicators based on the established
method

11.7 Fire-fighting procedures R2, R3, B1, B2, A1, A2, A3, A4,
B3, B4 A5, A6

11.7.1 Entering and passing through, with lifeline but without breathing apparatus, a R2, R3, B1, B2, A1, A2, A3, A4,
compartment into which high-expansion foam has been injected B3, B4 A5, A6
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11.7.1.1 Explain the procedures in entering and passing through, with
lifeline but without breathing apparatus, a compartment into which
high-expansion foam has been injected

11.7.1.2 Explain the precautionary measures to be observed inentering

and passing through, with lifeline but without breathing apparatus,
a compartment into which high-expansion foam has been injected

11.7.1.3 Enter and pass through, with lifeline but without breathing
apparatus, a compartment into which high-expansion foam has
been injected based on the established procedures

11.7.2 Fight fire in smoke-filled enclosed spaces wearing self-contained breathing R2, R3, B1, B2, A1, A2, A3, A4,
apparatus B3, B4 A5, A6

11.7.2.1 Explain the procedures in fighting fire in smoke-filled enclosed

spaces wearing self-contained breathing apparatus

11.7.2.2 Explain the precautionary measures to be observed infighting fire

in smoke-filled enclosed spaces wearing self-contained breathing
apparatus

11.7.2.3 Fight fire in smoke-filled enclosed spaces wearing self-contained

breathing apparatus based on the established procedures

11.8 Use of breathing apparatus for fighting fires and effecting rescues R2, R3, B1, B2, A1, A2, A3, A4,
B3, B4 A5, A6

11.8.1 Effect a rescue in a smoke-filled space wearing breathing apparatus

11.8.1.1 Explain procedures in effecting a rescue in a smoke-filled space

wearing breathing apparatus

11.8.1.2 Explain the precautionary measures to be observed ineffecting a

rescue in a smoke-filled space wearing breathing apparatus

11.8.1.3 Effect a rescuein a smoke-filled space wearing breathing

apparatus