Maritime
Advanced Fire Fighting Refresher
The Advanced Fire Fighting refresher training (STCW) is a two-day refresher training for people whose Advanced Fire Fighting certificate will soon expire.
The Advanced Fire Fighting refresher (STCW) training refreshes your skills to lead the firefighting team during a fire and the communication that goes with it. The international STCW convention sets legal requirements for the role of a seafarer. Every officer on board must hold a valid Advanced Fire Fighting (AFF) certificate. This certificate is valid for five years. This course has been certified by the Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate (ILT) under institute code NL007.
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This Advanced Fire Fighting Refresher training contents:
- The division of tasks and responsibilities;
- Communication;
- Management (of the fire-fighting team and general leadership skills);
- Gathering information/assessing situations/taking decisions;
- Cooperating with the on-shore fire fighting organization during a fire on board;
- Fighting fires involving hazardous substances;
- Techniques for optimal ventilation control;
- The latest developments regarding fire fighting equipment and fire fighting techniques;
- Analysis of incidents involving fire on board ships;
- Practical exercises with specific attention given to general leadership, the management of a fire fighting team and the correct execution of procedures;
- Maintenance management of fire fighting systems and fire detection equipment.
What should I bring?
- Valid identification (passport, identity card, driving license)
- Valid Certificate of Seafarers Examination
- Seaman’s book
In order to participate to the training, participants need to have:
- Valid Basic Safety (STCW) certificate
- Valid Advanced Fire Fighting (AFF) certificate
- Valid Certificate of Seafarers Examination
To be sent prior to starting the course:
- Copy of valid Basic Safety (STCW) certificate
- Copy of valid Advanced Fire Fighting (AFF) certificate
It is important that we receive the required documents in time, otherwise it will not be possible for us to issue a certificate.
Training times:
We expect the participants at 07:.45 on the first training day. The following day start at 08.30, all training days end no later than 16.30, unless the participant attends additional training(s).
Language:
The training is given in Dutch. We can organize this training in a different language for groups on request and if necessary with an private interpreter.
Price:
The above price includes registration fee, use of practical tools, teaching materials, lunch, coffee and tea. Please note that the above price does not include VAT.
Particulars:
This course has a five-yearly refresher requirement of the parts that are difficult or impossible to train on board. The course Basic Training Refresher and the combi Basic Training refresher / Advanced Fire Fighting refresher / Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than fast rescue boats refresher are also offered by STC NEXT.