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Division 7.3

United Kingdom

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The boatman shall be able to take precautions to prevent fire and shall use the firefighting equipment correctly.

The boatman shall be able to:

COLUMN 1 COMPETENCE COLUMN 2 KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

1.

distinguish the elements of fire and types and sources of ignition;
  1. 1..

    Knowledge of the possible causes of fire during different activities as well as knowledge of the classification of fires according to the European Standard EN or equivalent.

  2. 2..

    Knowledge of the elements of the combustion process.

  3. 3..

    Ability to apply the basics of fire-fighting.

2.

use different types of fire extinguishers;
  1. 1..

    Knowledge of different characteristics and classes of fire extinguishers.

  2. 2..

    Ability to apply various methods of firefighting and use extinguishing equipment and fixed installations taking into account for example:

    • the use of different types of portable fire extinguishers, and

    • the influence of wind while approaching the fire.

3.

act according to shipboard fire-fighting procedures and organisation;
  1. 1..

    Knowledge of on board systems to fight fire.

  2. 2..

    Ability to tackle fire and to take relevant notification measures.

4.

follow instructions concerning: personal equipment, methods, extinguishing agents and procedures during firefighting and rescue operations.
  1. 1..

    Knowledge of procedures to avoid personal danger.

  2. 2..

    Ability to act according to the emergency procedure.