Advanced Firefighting Revalidation Course for Mariners
Keep your endorsement up to date! Enroll today in Sea School’s one (1) day Advanced Firefighting Revalidation course and satisfy the training requirement for Advanced Firefighting Revalidation of STCW Code Section A-VI/3.
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Sea School’s one (1) day training course keeps mariners up to date on fire prevention, detection, and firefighting techniques through classroom instruction.
Each student who successfully completes this course will satisfy the training for Advanced Firefighting Revalidation requirements of STCW code Section A-VI/3 to include the ability to react in a correct manner in the event of an outbreak of fire, to take appropriate measures for the safety of personnel and the ship, and to use the fire appliances correctly.
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Advanced Firefighting Revalidation Requirements: Everything You Need to Get Certified
License
- Must hold an Advanced Firefighting Certificate
Sea Service
- Must have 360 days at sea on the appropriate sized vessel, within the last 5 years
All the answers you’ll need before enrolling in the Advanced Firefighting Revalidation course
An Advanced Firefighting Revalidation course is a refresher course for mariners who have 360 days of sea time in the last 5 years and already hold an Advanced Firefighting certificate. The course is designed to update and reinforce the knowledge and skills requires for advanced firefighting on vessels.
Many STCW regulations and certifications, like the Advanced Firefighting Certification, require periodic revalidation to ensure mariners stay up-to-date and proficient on relevant skills and response techniques in order to assist properly in an emergency.
The STCW Advanced Firefighting Certification must be renewed every 5 years.
While every program is different, the Sea School’s Advanced Firefighting Revalidation course is held entirely in the classroom. No practical fire assessments are necessary to receive your revalidation certification.
The duration of Advanced Firefighting Revalidation courses may vary, typically between one (1) and three (3) days. The Sea School’s Advanced Firefighting Revalidation course is a one (1) day course.
At the Sea School, mariners will only need to pass exams. You will not have to pass any practical assessments.
Students do not need to bring any of their own PPE to the Sea School’s Advanced Firefighting Revalidation course.
No. Only the USCG can issue official documentation and certifications. To obtain official certifications, mariners must:
- Complete the necessary USCG application form.
- Submit both the Sea School Course Completion Certificate and USCG application form to the USCG.
The USCG then processes the application and issues the official certification.
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