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    STCW Code Table A-VI/3: Specification of Minimum Standard of Competence in Advanced Fire Fighting

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    The document outlines the minimum standard of competence in advanced firefighting as specified in the STCW Code Table A-VI/3. It describes 4 competencies: 1) controlling firefighting operations aboard ships, 2) organizing and training fire parties, 3) inspecting and servicing fire detection and fire extinguishing systems and equipment, and 4) investigating and compiling reports on incidents involving fire. For each competency, it lists the associated knowledge, understanding, proficiency, methods for demonstrating competence, and criteria for evaluating competence.

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    The document outlines the minimum standard of competence in advanced firefighting as specified in the STCW Code Table A-VI/3. It describes 4 competencies: 1) controlling firefighting operations aboard ships, 2) organizing and training fire parties, 3) inspecting and servicing fire detection and fire extinguishing systems and equipment, and 4) investigating and compiling reports on incidents involving fire. For each competency, it lists the associated knowledge, understanding, proficiency, methods for demonstrating competence, and criteria for evaluating competence.

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    STCW Code Table A-VI/3: Specification of Minimum Standard of Competence in Advanced Fire Fighting

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    STCW Code Table A-VI/3

    Specification of minimum standard of competence in advanced fire fighting


    Ref: https://www.edumaritime.net/stcw-code
    Source: IMO

    Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4


    Competence Knowledge, understanding Methods for demonstrating Criteria for
    and proficiency competence evaluating competence
    Control Fire-fighting procedures at sea Practical exercises and Actions taken to control
    fire-fighting and in port, with particular instruction conducted under fires are based on a full
    operations emphasis on organization, approved and truly realistic and accurate assessment
    aboard ships tactics and command training conditions of the incident, using all
    (e.g., simulated shipboard available sources of
    Use of water for conditions) and, whenever information
    fire-extinguishing, the effect possible and practicable, in
    on ship stability, precautions darkness The order of priority,
    and corrective procedures timing and sequence of
    actions are appropriate to
    Communication and the overall requirements
    coordination during of the incident and to
    fire-fighting operations minimize damage and
    potential damage to the
    Ventilation control, including ship, injuries to personnel
    smoke extraction and impairment of the
    operational effectiveness
    Control of fuel and electrical of the ship
    systems
    Transmission of
    Fire-fighting process hazards information is prompt,
    (dry distillation, chemical accurate, complete and
    reactions, boiler uptake clear
    fires, etc.)
    Personal safety during
    Fire fighting involving fire control activities is
    dangerous goods safeguarded at all times

    Fire precautions and hazards


    associated with the storage and
    handling of materials
    (paints, etc.)

    Management and control of


    injured persons

    Procedures for coordination


    with shore-based fire fighters
    Organize and Preparation of contingency Practical exercises and Composition and
    train fire parties plans instruction conducted under organization of fire
    approved and truly realistic control parties ensure the
    Composition and allocation of training conditions, prompt and effective
    personnel to fire parties e.g., simulated shipboard implementation of
    conditions emergency plans and
    Strategies and tactics for procedures
    control of fires in various parts
    of the ship
    -2- Table A-VI/3

    Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4


    Competence Knowledge, understanding Methods for demonstrating Criteria for
    and proficiency competence evaluating competence
    Inspect and Fire-detection systems; fixed Practical exercises, using Operational
    service fire-extinguishing systems; approved equipment and effectiveness of all
    fire-detection portable and mobile systems in a realistic fire-detection and
    and fire-extinguishing equipment, training environment fire-extinguishing
    fire-extinguishing including appliances, pumps systems and equipment
    systems and and rescue, salvage, is maintained at all times
    equipment life-support, personal in accordance with
    protective and communication performance
    equipment specifications and
    legislative requirements
    Requirements for statutory
    and classification surveys
    Investigate and Assessment of cause of Practical exercises in a Causes of fire are
    compile reports incidents involving fire realistic training identified and the
    on incidents environment effectiveness of
    involving fire countermeasures is
    evaluated

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