STCW Table A-VI/1-2

fire prevention and fire fighting

Function

Basic Training

Competence Knowledge, Understanding & Proficiency Location(s)

Minimize the risk of fire and maintain a state of readiness to respond to emergency situations involving fire

X1.1

Shipboard fire-fighting organization

MT-1111

X1.2

Location of fire-fighting appliances and emergency escape routes

MT-1111

X1.3

The elements of fire and explosion (the fire triangle)

FF-0102

X1.4

Types and sources of ignition

FF-0102

X1.5

Flammable materials, fire hazards and spread of fire

FF-0102

X1.6

The need for constant vigilance

FF-0102

X1.7

Actions to be taken on board ship

FF-0102

X1.8

Fire and smoke detection and automatic alarm systems

FF-0102

X1.9

Classification of fire and applicable extinguishing agents

FF-0102

Minimize the risk of fire and maintain a state of readiness to respond to emergency situations involving fire

X2.1

Fire-fighting equipment and its location on board

MT-1111

X2.2

Instruction in:

  1. fixed installations
  2. fire-fighter’s outfits
  3. personal equipment
  4. fire-fighting appliances and equipment
  5. fire-fighting methods
  6. fire-fighting agents
  7. fire-fighting procedures
  8. use of breathing apparatus for fighting fires and effecting rescues

FF-0102
MT-1111
FF-0108