STCW / USCG Approved Fire Fighting Courses
Course Descriptions:
Students
will learn how to react to the outbreak of fire, take appropriate
measures for the safety of personnel and of the ship, and use
firefighting appliances effectively.
Basic Firefighting (STCW):
The two day
basic course consists of classroom lectures, demonstrations, and
hands-on experience in the areas of fire chemistry, fire classification,
prevention, protective clothing, portable extinguishers, breathing
apparatus, fire behavior and attack, foam application, and advancing
small hose lines. Students will experience live fire on both days
of training. This course meets STCW95 and tankerman firefighting
certificate requirements.
Advanced
Firefighting (STCW):
Building
on the two days of basic training, students learn search and rescue,
ventilation, large hose line handling, confined space rescue,
multiple story firefighting, and advanced firefighting tactics
and strategy. Students will spend large amounts of time in live
firefighting. This course meets STCW95 firefighting requirements
for upper level licenses.
All
firefighting courses are held at the Barnstable County Fire and
Rescue Training Academy, Cape Cod, Massachusetts.
STCW / USCG Approved Fire Fighting Courses:
Course Attendance: 100% required
Testing: All testing is done with New England Maritime. You DO
NOT test with the Coast Guard.
Certification: Upon successful completion (attendance and passing
required exams), you will receive a New England Maritime Certificate
of Training.
Basic Fire Fighting - November 16-20, 2009
Basic and Advanced Fire Fighting - November 16-20, 2009
Note: Understanding that firefighting is a strenuous activity, students
should be in good physical condition to enroll in this course.
A complete physical exam within one year of class date is recommended
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Basic Firefighting Only - COST: $425.00 - Hyannis, MA |
- March
12-13, 2012
- May
7-8, 2012
- September 10-11,
2012
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November 12-13, 2012
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| Deposit Required $200.00 |
Cancellation Policy: Deposits are refundable if written cancellation is received more than 14 days prior to course start date, less an administration fee of $100 and the cost of books. Cancellations made 14 days or less from the course date will forfeit full deposit plus cost of books received. A student requesting a move to a future class will be assessed a $100 fee and cancellation policy will remain in effect as of original class date. A full refund if class size minimum is not met.
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Basic & Advanced Firefighting - 5 Days - COST: $775.00 - Hyannis, MA
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- March
12-16, 2012
- May
7-11, 2012
- September 10-14,
2012
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November 12-16, 2012
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| Deposit Required $350.00 |
Cancellation Policy: Deposits are refundable if written cancellation is received more than 14 days prior to course start date, less an administration fee of $100 and the cost of books. Cancellations made 14 days or less from the course date will forfeit full deposit plus cost of books received. A student requesting a move to a future class will be assessed a $100 fee and cancellation policy will remain in effect as of original class date. A full refund if class size minimum is not met.
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On-Line Registration Form
Or, for more information, request our
New England
Maritime Brochure
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