Advanced Firefighting

STCW-AFF

Duration 5 Days (full time) 29 Directed Hours Certification STCW Certificate This course is eligible for grant aid.
Location National Fisheries College of Ireland (NFCI)
Castletownbere
Co. Cork

Or

National Fisheries College of Ireland (NFCI)
Greencastle
Co. Donegal

 Fees €950

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Programme Overview Programme Overview

This course aims to provide training for candidates in STCW Advanced Fire Fighting.

Seafarers designated to control fire-fighting operations on board a vessel shall complete advanced training in techniques for fighting fire, with particular emphasis on organisation, tactics and command.

Seafarers are required to demonstrate competence to undertake the tasks, duties and responsibilities listed in table A-VI/3 of the STCW code.

About this course

Programme information

Who is this Programme for

Learners will be working in the seafood industry or public service

Next Programme Dates

Location 2025
NFCI Greencastle, Co Donegal
  • 24 – 28 February
  • 09 – 13 June
  • 17 – 21 November
NFCI Castletownbere, Co Cork
  • 10 – 14 February
  • 16 – 20 June
  • 06 – 10 October
  • 10 – 14 November

 

Location(s)

National Fisheries College of Ireland (NFCI)
Castletownbere
Co. Cork
P75 EW24

Or

National Fisheries College of Ireland (NFCI)
Greencastle
Co. Donegal
F93 PX32

Duration

The course is delivered over 5 days

Directed hours:  29

Training Methodology

Classroom theory in fire awareness, firefighting, the control of firefighting teams, co-ordination of search and firefighting teams in practical exercises using breathing apparatus (BA)

Certification

On successful completion of the course the student is awarded a Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Advanced Firefighting Certificate in accordance with Section A-VI/3 of the STCW Code. The certificate is issued by BIM on behalf of the Department of Transport.

Entry Requirements

  • Working in the seafood industry or public service
  • Must hold the STCW Fire Prevention and Firefighting course certificate (3 day)
  • Photo ID must be provided prior to commencement of the course e.g. Driver’s licence or passport
  • Either a Doctor’s letter stating that they are fit to undertake the course or a valid Seafarers Medical Certificate – ENG 11

    Fire Fighting training activities, which are carried out under supervision and with students wearing appropriate personal protection equipment (PPE) and wearing breathing apparatus, consist of the following:

    Fire Fighting drills which include

    1. Students are exposed to heat and live fire scenarios using breathing
    apparatus
    2. Students climb up and down ladders and through crawl spaces
    3. Students are exposed to confined spaces

    All students will be asked to sign a health declaration on commencement of the course.

Progression

This course is an essential ancillary course for learners wishing to obtain a Skipper Limited Certificate of Competency (Fishing), a Skipper Full Certificate of Competency (Fishing) or a Class 1 Engineering (Fishing) Certificate of Competency.

Assessment

Student assessment will be daily, based on participation in practical modules as required. The student will complete practical assessments and a written exam on the final day.

Fees

€950

This course is eligible for grant aid.

Grant Aid

This course is eligible for grant aid.

Click here for details of the Seafood Training Scheme.

Click here to complete a Training Registration Form which can be used to register your interest both in the course and in the grant.

 

For more information contact

National Fisheries College of Ireland (Cork)

Castletownbere, Co Cork

+353 (0)27 71230

National Fisheries College of Ireland (Donegal)

Greencastle, Co Donegal

+353 74 9381068