Course Overview
Through classroom-based presentation and practical skills training, participants will gain valuable knowledge and skills in regards to fire safety, as well as how to manage and control fire situations aboard ships. This Marine Emergency Duties, Advanced Fire Fighting course is based on the requirements of Transport Canada TP 4957, Chapter 16, and is in direct compliance with STCW 95 Convention, Regulation A-VI/3.
Prerequisite(s)
- (1) Minimum 18 years of age, (2) MED - Basic Safety Training, (3) a valid seafarer’s medical, (4) Completion of CCOHS Fatigue Management at Sea course. This course is offered free for all Canadian seafarers with a valid CDN: https://www.ccohs.ca/distributors/transport-canada. Required as per Ship Security Bulletin 15-2025: https://tc.canada.ca/en/marine-transportation/marine-safety/ship-safety-bulletins/mandatory-fatigue-management-training-ssb-no-15-2025.
Credits
2.0
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Plan, coordinate and evaluate a fire drill aboard a ship
- Demonstrate fire suppression techniques
- Communicate and coordinate shipboard fire fighting operations
- Orient and train new crew members
- Comply with the STCW 95 Convention
Effective as of Winter 2017
Related Programs
Advanced Fire Fighting (MEDI 2510) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
School of Transportation
- Marine Engineering
Diploma Full-time
- Nautical Sciences
Diploma Full-time
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