UKQC Advance Fire Fighting

Description

The Fire Safety Training Course is designed to overcome fire hazards in the workplace and how to act safely in the event of an emergency fire situation, including selecting and using the correct fire extinguisher. The course is also designed to train staff in your fire safety procedures.

Objectives

Trainees who successfully complete this course shall be able to demonstrate the required minimum standard of competence, who may be designated to control fire-fighting operations. The course is designed and extracted from the codes.

Entry Standards

This course is open to those seafarers who have completed a Level 2 Certification in fire prevention and firefighting.
Trainees shall be medically fit for physical training.

Contents

• • Fire
• • Classification of Fire
• • Products of Fire
• • Use of Fire Extinguishers
• • Types of Fire Extinguishers
• • PPEs
• • Fire Drill
• • Electrical Safety
• • Civil Safety
• • Oil Rig Safety

Career Opportunities

Engineer

Fire safety engineers, also known as fire protection engineers, design systems for preventing and controlling fires. They might typically be involved in the creation of smoke alarm systems, fire alarm systems or sprinkler systems. Fire safety engineers study fire behavior and how fires impact many types of buildings. They might also work on building designs with architects, contractors, and building officials

Inspector

A fire safety inspector often works for federal or state agencies. Fire safety inspectors conduct inspections on many types of public and commercial buildings to ensure compliance with fire safety codes and regulations. Fire safety inspectors might also conduct inspections on large residential housing complexes.

Director

Some cities require that a fire safety director work in large facilities, such as hotels or high-rise office buildings. A fire safety director creates fire safety plans. The duties of such a director include creating evacuation routes, implementing fire notification processes, and conducting training programs and drills.

Investigator

Some who choose to study fire safety might pursue a career as a fire or arson investigator. These individuals are familiar with building construction and fire safety systems. Fire investigators determine the causes of a fire, why preventative plans might have failed, and how to make improvements in the future.

Learning Outcomes

Have a greater awareness of fire and its associated dangers. Understand the generic requirements of a Fire Marshal. Have the skills to initiate emergency procedures and promote a positive response from others. Be able to identify fire safety hazards and risks in the workplace and report deficiencies.