Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting is one of the modules of Basic Safety Course and is patterned after IMO Model Course 1.20.  This course aims to provide the training for candidates in fire prevention and fighting in accordance with Section A-VI/1 of the STCW Code.
On meeting the minimum standard of competence in fire prevention and fire fighting, a trainee will be competent to take appropriate measures for the safety of personnel and of the ship and to use fire fighting equipment correctly and have a knowledge of fire prevention.  This course also includes the correct procedure for individual's reaction upon hearing the fire emergency alarm signal.