Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
SEAS-0101
Organization's ID:
HTS 102
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
1 week (35 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 2 Shipboard Firefighting
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to develop basic firefighting skills for ship's crew; learn firefighting theory; use equipment while responding effectively and safely to a fire emergency.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Perform as part of an organized fire party
  • Don firefighting protective equipment
  • Demo firefighting techniques
  • Extinguish fires
  • Identify fire triangle
  • Select and use correct firefighting agent
  • Use portable extinguishers

General Topics:

  • Fire theory
  • Firefighting equipment familiarization
  • Firefighting agents
  • Practical firefighting methods
  • Firefighting strategy
  • Use of protective equipment
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Case Studies
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Discussion
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials