Mahapola Ports & Maritime Academy - Proficiency In Fire Prevention And Fire Fighting

Course Overview

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

CONTENTS

• 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

METHODOLOGY

Lectures, Discussions, Demonstration, Practical Exercises, Evaluation