NVIC Method
| STCW Competence | Knowledge, Understanding, and Proficiency | 
|---|---|
| 
           Investigate and compile reports on incidents involving fire  | 
           AFF-X4.1 Assessment of cause of incidents involving fire  | 
| Condition | Behavior | Standard | 
|---|---|---|
| 
           In an approved or accepted course, in simulated shipboard conditions, when presented with the remains of a small, typical shipboard fire for which the point(s) of origin and cause are given,  | 
           the candidate evaluates the point of origin, the cause, and any other relevant reports or eye-witness accounts, and describes at least one effective countermeasure. Note 1 The assessment corresponds to a revalidation component that must be demonstrated in Coast Guard approved training ashore in order for mariners with 1 year of service in the previous 5 years to renew competency in Advanced Firefighting.  | 
           The candidate’s countermeasure(s) is (are) effective in preventing, containing, mitigating, or controlling fires having the same origin and cause in similar circumstances.  | 
MMA Method
In order to satisfy NVIC 09-14 Task 4.1.C , MMA students must:
- Pass MMA Course FF‑0108 1/C Advanced Firefighting