Course Name : Advanced Fire Fighting

Degree: Associate’s degree

Code

Year/Semester

Local Credits

ECTS Credits

Course Implementation, Hours/Week

Course

Tutorial

Laboratory

SAS 2003

2/3 (fall)

NC

0

1

1

-

Department

Marine Transportation and Management, Marine Engineering, Maritime and Port Management, YACHT Operation and Management, Mechatronics

Instructors

Lec. Abdullah KÖKTURK

Contact Information

akokturk@pirireis.edu.tr

Office Hours

Tuesday 10:00-12:00

Web page

www.pirireis.edu.tr

Course Type

 Compulsory

Course Language

Turkish

Course Prerequisites

Course Category by Content, %

Basic Sciences

Engineering Science

Engineering Design

Humanities

10

-

-

90

Course Description

1.Introduction, safety and principles     

2. Fire Investigation and Reporting       

3. Fire Detection Systems

4. Fire Control aboard ship                   

5.Training seafarers in fire-fighting      

6. Classification of fires

7. Fire-fighting Procedures   

8. Inspection and Servicing of Fire Appliances and Equipment

9. Fire-fighting Process Hazards

10. Fixed Fire Extinguishing Systems

11. Fire Control Plan

12. Ship Fire-fighting Organization

13.Emergency Exits and evacuation plan

Course Objectives

A trainee successfully completing this unit will, in the event of a fire on board ship,  be able to to take command, organize the personnel effectively and control the fire-fighting operations, using those techniques in which has been trained. He will also have acquired knowledge of an ability to inspect and maintain the fire-extinguishing systems and equipment.

Course Learning Outcomes

Cadets who accomplish this course will be equipped with the knowledge below.

I – Fire Investigation

II- Classification of fires

III- Inspection and Servicing of Fire Appliances and Equipment

IV- Ship Fire-fighting Organization and Fire Control Plan

V- Training seafarers in fire-fighting    

Instructional Methods and Techniques

Slide, video applications and lectures in Class.

Tutorial Place

Classroom, full equipped  real fire fighting drills in Fire Fighting Center

Co-term Condition

-

Textbook

IMO Model Course 2.03 Advanced Training in Fire Fighting

Other References

SOLAS, STCW 2010, FSS Code 2007

Homework & Projects

Laboratory Work

-

Computer Use

-

Other Activities

-

Assessment Criteria

Activities

Quantity

Effects on Grading, %

Attendance

Midterm

Quiz

Homework

Term Paper/Project

Laboratory Work

Practices

1

40

Tutorial

Seminar

Presentation

Field Study

Final Exam

1

60

TOTAL

100

Effects of Midterm on Grading, %

40

Effects of Final on Grading, %

60

TOTAL

100

Week

Topics

Course Outcomes

1

Introduction, safety and principles

I

2

Fire Investigation and Reporting

I

3

Fire Detection Systems

I

4

Fire Control aboard ship

I-II-III-IV-V

5

Training seafarers in fire-fighting

V

6

Classification of fires

II

7

Fire-fighting Procedures

I-II-III-IV

8

Inspection and Servicing of Fire Appliances and Equipment

III

9

Fire-fighting Process Hazards

II-V

10

 Fixed Fire Extinguishing Systems

III-V

11

 Fire Control Plan

IV-V

12

Ship Fire-fighting Organization

IV

13

Emergency Exits and evacuation procedures

IV-V

14

Full equipped  real fire fighting drills in Fire Fighting Center

I-II-III-IV-V

15

Final Exam

I-II-III-IV-V

Program Outcomes

Level of Contribution

1

2

3

a

An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering

X

b

An  ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data

X

c

An ability to design a system, component or process to meet desired needs

X

d

Ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams

X

e

An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems

X

f

An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility

X

g

An ability to communicate effectively

X

h

The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context

X

i

A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning

X

j

A knowledge of contemporary issues

X

k

An ability to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice

X

l

An ability to apply legal, societal and environmental knowledge in maritime transport and in all respective modes of transport operations.

X

m

An ability to interpret and analysis of the data regarding maritime management and operations, recognition and solution of problems for decision making process.

X

Course

Outcomes

I

II

III

IV

V

Programme

  Outcomes

a

b

c

d

e

f

g

h

i

j

k

l

m

Prepared by

Lec. Dr. Abdullah KOKTURK

Date

05.01.2018

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