USCG-approved for 46 CFR Parts 10, 12, 15, and tables A-VI/1-1 through A-VI/1-4 of the STCW Code
Each class is held at NPFVOA except the second day of firefighting, which is held at a local fire simulator.
PERSONAL SAFETY & SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES (4 hrs)
- Complying with Emergency Procedures
- Taking precautions to Prevent Pollution of the Marine Environment
- Observing Safe Working Practices
- Understanding orders and Being Understood in Relation to Shipboard Duties
- Contributing to Effective Human Relationships on Board Ship
- Fatigue and its effects on your body and mind
PERSONAL SURVIVAL TECHNIQUES (12 hours)
- Principles of Survival at Sea
- Preparing for Emergency Situations
- Lifesaving Equipment
- Evacuation
- Helicopter Assistance
- Distress Signals
- Emergency Radio Equipment
MEDICAL EMERGENCIES AT SEA (8 hours)
- Scene Assessment
- Bloodborne Pathogens/Infectious Diseases
- Patient Assessment at Sea
- Vital signs
- Shock
- Life Threatening Conditions
- Toxic Environment
- Hypothermia
- Medevac
- Practical Exercises
BASIC FIRE FIGHTING (16 hours)
First day of class is 8 hours at NPFVOA which covers:
- Theory of Fire
- Fire Prevention
- Fire Detection
- Firefighting Equipment
- Ship Firefighting Organization
- Ship Firefighting Strategy and Tactics
- Hands-on Field Exercises
Second day of class is 8 hours of hands-on field exercises at a local fire simulator.
- Field Exercises: Pump fire with dry chemical and water; car prop with carbon dioxide; trough fire with foam extinguisher.
- Burn Building Exercises: Maze with self-contained breathing apparatus; hotel search and rescue with SCBA; class A fire with all-purpose nozzle and applicator; class B fire with all-purpose nozzle and applicator.