COURSE DESCRIPTION

On successful completion of the programme trainee should be able to:  Take appropriate steps to minimize risk of fire related accidents and maintains state of readiness to respond to emergencies.  React in a correct manner to fight and extinguish fires  Act as a member of a fire party including use of SCBA

Personnel who hope to serve on-board sea going merchant ships and those who want to get knowledge about fire prevention and fire fighting

• Introduction, Safety and Principles
• Theory of Fire
• Fire Prevention and Vigilance
• Shipboard Fire- Fighting Organization
• Fire and Smoke Detection and Automatic Alarm System
• Fixed Fire Extinguishing Systems
• Fire-Fighting Methods and Procedures
• Missing Materials

Lectures, Discussions, Demonstration, Practical Exercises, Evaluation