FIRE SAFETY AWARENESS
Course Code
OGS 112
Category
Safety & Security
Scope
Safety & Security
Duration
1 day
Status
ACTIVE
Competency
Ability to understand and apply fire safety principles.
Target Audience
All employees.
Course Overview
This course provides essential fire safety awareness training for all employees. It is designed to ensure that all personnel understand fire safety principles and can respond appropriately to fire emergencies. The program covers the fire triangle, fire prevention, fire extinguisher use, and evacuation procedures. Participants will learn how to prevent fires and respond safely if one occurs. The program is aligned with SOLAS Chapter II-2, ISM Code, STCW, COSWP, MLC 2006 and IMO FSS Code, and their application to fire safety awareness is examined throughout. The program equips participants to understand the fire triangle, identify fire hazards, use fire extinguishers correctly, evacuate safely during a fire and contribute to fire prevention. It prepares all employees to understand and apply fire safety principles.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the fire triangle.
- Identify fire hazards.
- Use fire extinguishers correctly.
- Evacuate safely during a fire.
- Contribute to fire prevention.
Daily Topics
Day 1: Fire Safety – Fire triangle, Fire hazards, Fire extinguishers, Evacuation, Fire prevention; SOLAS Chapter II-2, ISM Code, STCW basic firefighting, COSWP, MLC 2006, FSS Code, FTP Code, National regulations.
References
SOLAS Chapter II-2 (Fire Protection, Fire Detection and Fire Extinction), ISM Code (emergency preparedness), STCW (basic firefighting), COSWP (fire safety), MLC 2006 (health and safety), IMO FSS Code, IMO FTP Code, National fire safety regulations.
Upcoming Course Dates
June 4 – June 4, 2027