Function: Basic Training

CompetenceKnowledge, Understanding & ProficiencyLocation(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

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X1.2

Location of fire-fighting appliances and emergency escape routes

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X1.3

The elements of fire and explosion (the fire triangle)

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X1.4

Types and sources of ignition

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X1.5

Flammable materials, fire hazards and spread of fire

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X1.6

The need for constant vigilance

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X1.7

Actions to be taken on board ship

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X1.8

Fire and smoke detection and automatic alarm systems

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X1.9

Classification of fire and applicable extinguishing agents

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X2.1

Fire-fighting equipment and its location on board

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Fight and extinguish fires

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

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