USCG approved Advanced Fire Fighting course meets the current STCW standards and examines Fire Fighting techniques and control of Fire Fighting operations with emphasis on organization, tactics, and command functions including onboard crew training and drills. 

Mariners successfully completing Maritime Institute’s Advanced Fire Fighting course will satisfy the Advanced Fire Fighting training requirements of Section A-VI/3 and Table A-VI/3 of the STCW Code, as amended 2010, 46 CFR 11.201(h), and 11.303(a), and the equivalent of all Tasks from the Advanced Fire Fighting NVIC 09-14; PROVIDED the applicant has previously held a STCW Basic Fire Fighting.

Subjects Covered: Control Fire Fighting Operations aboard ship