Fight and extinguish fires on board a commercial vessel
FIGHT FIRE
- The four critical requirements: alarm, rescue, extinguish, contain
- Why the skipper will stop the vessel and keep the fire downwind
- How to put out an engine fire using the most suitable type of extinguishing agent
- You will learn what works, what doesn't and what will do the task in the least amount of time, where to aim and what motions to use
FUNCTION
- Active participation in regular crew drills
- Ability to extinguish a fire, safely
- Know the classes of fire and selection of extinguishers
- For off shore and in shore commercial crew; and recommended for recreational boaters
CONTENT
This is one of the most exciting, risky and interesting training elements on offer.
- As a team, set up fire enclosure
- Safety brief including personal protection, remove jewelry, work boots or enclosed footwear, cotton clothing, (no polyester)
- Fight live fires using water, foam, CO2, DCP and fire blanket
- Remove and stack fire enclosure
COURSE
This intensive course operates every month at Pyrmont and combines:
- Half day: 8am to 11am
Set up and remove fire enclosure
Fight live fires, plus completion of classroom theory and workbook
Training cost 1 unit: $195
TIMETABLE - Click here for course dates and arrival times
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BRING
- For fire fighting: closed in shoes, cotton long sleeved shirt and long trousers (no poly)
- Money for lunch at Sydney Fish Markets pre-departure at 11.30am or BYO lunch box. Afternoon tea provided.
REQUIREMENTS
- Advise the school of any respiratory health condition ...for DCP fire extinguisher use; and on the day ensure mask is worn!
- To gain endorsement the candidate must successfully complete one (1) unit of competency, as listed below.
- You are then awarded a Statement of Attainment in Fight and extinguish Fires
- This unit is a requirement for Certificate I, II, III in Maritime Operations and Marine Engineering
| TDMMF5302A | Statement of Attainment | |||
| FIELD | No. | Unit Code | Element of Competency | |
| F | Operational Quality and Safety | 1 | TDMMF5302A | Fight and extinguish fires on board a commercial vessel |
| Elements required for completion of the qualification = 1 | ||||
GETTING STARTED
Why not learn about the fight fire basics ...and get ahead of the rest! The following is an extract from our Fight Fire course:
Here is a table of Fires Classes + Fire Extinguisher List, as each worksite environment is different, the following list may be helpful.
| FIRE CLASSES | A | B | C | E | F | Special Notes |
| TYPES OF FIRE | Paper, wood, plastics | Flammable liquids | Flammable gases | Energised electrical equip. | Cooking oils and fats | |
| Water | YES | NO | NO | NO | NO | Dangerous if used on flammable liquid, energised electrical equip & cooking oils, fats. |
| Foam AFFF | YES | YES | NO | NO | LIMITED | Dangerous if used on energized elect equipment |
| Wet Chemical | YES | NO | NO | NO | YES | Dangerous if used on energized elect equipment |
| Dry Chemical AB(E) | YES | YES | YES | YES | NO | Check the FE to determine if it is a B(E) or AB(E) unit as their capabilities differ. |
| Dry Chemical B(E) | NO | YES | YES | YES | YES | Check the FE to determine if it's a B(E) or AB(E) unit as their capabilities differ. |
| Carbon Dioxide | NO | LIMITED | NO | YES | LIMITED | Not suitable for outdoor use. |
| Vaporising Liquid | YES | LIMITED | NO | YES | NO | Check the characteristics of the specific extinguisher. |
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