STCW Advanced Fire Fighting (AFF)

Place: Antibes 

Duration: 4 days

Pre-requisites: Candidates must hold valid Certificate of Proficiency in Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting. 

Price: 1300 euros

STCW Advanced Fire Fighting training forms part of the training required for deck and engineering officers wishing to apply for or to validate their Certificates of Competency, along with crew designated to manage and control fire-fighting operations on board the vessel.

The course runs over four days and involves both theoretical and practical fire training. 

The course covers:

• Fire theory revision
• Extinguisher use and maintenance
• Breathing apparatus use and maintenance
• Search and rescue techniques
• Command and control of a fire on board ship
• Tactical command
• Communication
• Stability issues regarding fires on board
• Casualty response and handling
• IMDG code
• Fire investigation and reporting

Please note: This course is physically demanding, students will be required to sign a confidential medical declaration to make us aware of any health issues or medical contraindications they may have prior to commencing the training.

This course is MCA approved.

Our classroom is located in the old town of Antibes, and our fire-ground for the practical training is conveniently located just outside Nice.