STCW BS Part 2 - Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting This course STCW Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting is Part 2 of the STCW BS and meets the requirements of the STCW Code as set out in Table A-VI/I-2, and sections 10.11 to 10.17 of the Transport Canada MED Standard TP 4957 (5-2016). Aims and objectives of training To enable course participants to learn, understand and become proficient in: 1) shipboard firefighting organization; 2) location of firefighting appliances and emergency escape routes; 3) the elements of fire and explosion (the fire triangle); 4) types and sources of ignition; 5) flammable materials, fire hazards and spread of fire; 6) the need for constant vigilance; 7) actions to be taken on board ship; 8) fire and smoke detection and automatic alarm systems; 9) classification of fires and applicable extinguishing agents; 10) firefighting equipment and its location on board; 11) fixed installations; 12) firefighters’ outfits; 13) firefighting appliances and equipment; 14) firefighting methods; 15) firefighting agents; 16) firefighting procedures; 17) use of breathing apparatus for fighting fires and effecting rescues. types of lifesaving appliances normally carried on various vessels; Course Duration, Timing and Course Loading The course requires a minimum of 23 hours training comprised 10.75 hours of lectures and 12.25 hours of practical exercises, which includes the written and practical evaluation. The course may take longer depending upon the background and experience of the trainees.