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Advanced Firefighting
Course Framework
1. Aims
The course aims to provide the training in advanced firefighting in accordance with
section A-VI/3 of the STCW code emphasis of the training is in organization, tactics
and command
2. Objective
This syllabus covers the requirements of the STCW Convention Chapter VI, Section
A-VI/3, table A-VI/1- 3. On meeting the minimum standard of competence in
advanced firefighting, a trainee will be competent to take command, organize and
train fire parties and control fire-fighting operations.
3, Entry standards
The course is open to all seafarers who have completed basic training in fire
prevention. All trainees must be certified by a doctor to be in good health.
2. Course certificate
Monthly inspection:
1. Confirm the extinguisher is visible, unobstructed, and in its designated location.
Verify the locking pin is intact
2. Inspect that tamper seal is unbroken
3. Examine the extinguisher for obvious physical damage, corrosion, leakage, or
clogged nozzle.
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What is the difference between ABC fire extinguishers and DCP fire extinguishers?
DCP stands for dry chemical powder which is inside the extinguisher and is
actual fire suppressent. Basically DCP is a type of ABC extinguisher. Hey, A is
common fuels like wood, B is for flammable liquids and C is for charged electrical fires
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The approximate discharge time for 10 to 20 pounds of dry chemical ranges from 10 to
25 seconds. Once activated, can an ABC extinguisher be turned off?
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What are the 3 most common classes of fire extinguishers?
Different types of fire extinguishers are designed to fight different types of fire.
The three most common types of fire extinguishers are: air pressurized water,
CO2 (carbon dioxide), and dry chemical.
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How do you refill a fire extinguisher?
Steps
1. Purchase an extinguisher chemical to refill your fire extinguisher. ...
2. Unscrew the head of the fire extinguisher. ...
3. Place a funnel through the extinguisher. ...
4. Pour the extinguisher chemical into the container. ...
5. Inspect the top's rubber seal and twist the head back on. ...
6. Put the fire extinguisher back in place.
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Will Fire Department refill fire extinguishers?
When a fire extinguisher has been used, it must be recharged for only a few minutes
to remain effective for the next fire. Most fire departments either have the equipment
available on site to recharge extinguishers, or you may have to approach a
professional fire equipment manufacturer to do the job.Apr 12, 2018
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Where should a fire extinguisher be placed in a business?
To prevent fire extinguishers from being moved or damaged, they should be mounted
on brackets or in wall cabinets with the carrying handle placed 3-1/2 to 5 feet above the
floor. Larger fire extinguishers need to be mounted at lower heights with the carrying
handle about 3 feet from the floor.May 3, 2017
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Do fire extinguishers have to be serviced every year?
Extinguishers must be maintained in good working order. The RP should carry out
monthly visual checks, but they must be serviced annually by a competent person. ...
CO2 extinguishers should be replaced every 10 years, unless they are damaged
or have been discharged. No extinguisher must ever be more than 20 years old.Mar 27,
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How often do you need to inspect fire extinguishers?
The monthly checks should be documented. Also, the fire extinguisher
should be inspected and certified annually by a fire protection equipment company. A
complete breakdown and internal inspection must be done every 6 years. Both the
annual and 6 year inspections shall be done by a fire protection equipment company.
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Can I use my grill after using fire extinguisher?
Scrub the inside and outside of the grill with a 50-50 mixture of water and white
vinegar, which is a weak acid that will dissolve and remove the sodium bicarbonate
residue from a fire extinguisher. ... Ignite a gas grill or start a fire in a
charcoal grill and let the appliance heat up.
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Do fire extinguishers have an expiration date?
Even if there's no expiration date, it won't last forever. Manufacturers say
most extinguishers should work for 5 to 15 years, but you might not know if you got
yours three years ago or 13. So how can you be sure it will fire away? Atlanta fire chief
Dennis L. Rubin recommends checking the pressure gauge monthly.Oct 9, 2017
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What is the lifespan of a fire extinguisher?
Lifespan of a Fire Extinguisher
When you purchase a new carbon dioxide, pressurized water, or wet
chemical extinguisher, you can expect it to last at least five years. For dry
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