FF-0108
1/C Advanced Firefighting
Course Description
Final component of training for Basic and Advanced Marine Firefighting certification (Table A-VI-3). Instruction in shipboard firefighting tactical hazards, fire party drills and organization and hazardous materials. Advanced practical training in the shipboard fire simulator at the Barnstable training site.
Learning Objectives
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the following STCW elements:
- AFF-X1.01 Fire-fighting procedures at sea and in port, with particular emphasis on organization, tactics and command
- AFF-X1.02 Use of water for fire-extinguishing, the effect on ship stability, precautions and corrective procedures
- AFF-X1.03 Communication and coordination during fire-fighting operations
- AFF-X1.04 Ventilation control, including smoke extraction
- AFF-X1.05 Control of fuel and electrical systems
- AFF-X1.06 Fire-fighting process hazards (dry distillation, chemical reactions, boiler uptake fires, etc.)
- AFF-X1.07 Fire fighting involving dangerous goods
- AFF-X1.08 Fire precautions and hazards associated with the storage and handling of materials (paints, etc.)
- AFF-X1.09 Management and control of injured persons
- AFF-X1.10 Procedures for coordination with shore-based fire fighters
- AFF-X2.1 Preparation of contingency plans for fire parties
- AFF-X2.2 Composition and allocation of personnel to fire parties
- AFF-X2.3 Strategies and tactics for control of fires in various parts of the ship
- AFF-X3.1 Fire-detection systems
- AFF-X3.1 fixed fire-extinguishing systems
- AFF-X3.1 portable and mobile fire-extinguishing equipment
- AFF-X3.1 appliances, pumps and rescue, salvage, life-support, personal protective and communication equipment
- AFF-X3.2 Requirements for statutory and classification surveys
- AFF-X4.1 Assessment of cause of incidents involving fire
- OICEW-D3.1 Ability to organize fire drills
- OICEW-D3.2 Knowledge of classes and chemistry of fire
- OICEW-D3.3 Knowledge of fire-fighting systems
- OICEW-D3.4 Action to be taken in the event of fire, including fires involving oil systems
- OICEW-D8.2 Knowledge of fire prevention and ability to fight and extinguish fires
- OICNW-C3.1 Ability to organize fire drills
- OICNW-C3.2 Knowledge of classes and chemistry of fire
- OICNW-C3.3 Knowledge of fire-fighting systems
- OICNW-C3.4 Knowledge of action to be taken in the event of fire, including fires involving oil systems
- OICNW-C8.2 Knowledge of fire prevention and ability to fight and extinguish fires
- RFPEW-A3.3 Familiarity with use of fire-fighting equipment
- T-OPS-X4.1 Tanker fire response organization and action to be taken
- T-OPS-X4.2 Fire hazards associated with cargo handling and transportation of hazardous and noxious liquids in bulk
- T-OPS-X4.3 Fire-fighting agents used to extinguish oil and chemical fires
- T-OPS-X4.4 Fixed fire-fighting foam system operations
- T-OPS-X4.5 Portable fire-fighting foam operations
- T-OPS-X4.6 Fixed dry chemical system operations
- T-OPS-X4.7 Spill containment in relation to fire-fighting operations
Demonstrate proficiency in the following skills:
- FF-3 Extinguish extensive fires with water, using jet and spray nozzles
- FF-4 Extinguish fires with foam, powder or any other suitable chemical agent
- FF-5 Extinguish fire with water fog
- FF-6 Extinguish oil fire
- FF-7 Effect a rescue
Other Objectives
- Students will gain an advanced knowledge of tactical hazards and techniques.
- Understand the importance of drills, training and pre-planning of fire attacks.
- Understand the basics of hazardous materials aboard ship.
- Demonstrates proficiency in all aspects of testing, donning, doffing, and changing bottles of an SCBA.
- Demonstrates the ability to work in a confined space, in black-out, while wearing an SCBA.
- Demonstrates the ability to conduct search and rescue in an enclosed space.
- Demonstrates the ability to command a hose line and act as team leader, while maneuvering hose lines throughout interior spaces.
- Demonstrates the proper way to ventilate using fog.