Fire Management Course on Board
Why this course?
The Fire Management on Board
This course will provide you with the essential skills and knowledge to act effectively in emergency situations. You will learn everything from fire prevention and early detection to advanced firefighting techniques and the correct use of protective equipment and tools. This program prepares you to lead and actively participate in firefighting efforts, ensuring the safety of the crew and the integrity of the vessel.
Fire Management on Board
Differential Advantages
- Realistic Simulations: Practice in controlled environments that replicate onboard fire situations.
- Use of Specialized Equipment: Familiarization with fire extinguishers, hoses, self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), and other devices.
- Extinguishing Strategies: Learning tactics to combat different types of fires (Class A, B, C, D).
- Regulations and Safety: Compliance with STCW standards and maritime safety best practices.
- Recognized Certification: Obtain a valid certification that demonstrates your competence in onboard fire management.
- Modality: Online
- Level: Cursos
- Hours: 150 H
- Start date: 26-07-2026
Availability: 1 in stock
Who is it aimed at?
- Merchant mariners and crew members of any rank who seek to comply with STCW requirements and update their knowledge of fire prevention and suppression.
- Security personnel and Ship Security Officers (SSOs/SSOs) who need to plan and conduct drills and manage fire emergency response.
- Loading and unloading operations supervisors who need to identify and mitigate ignition risks in confined spaces and during the handling of dangerous goods.
- Onboard maintenance and repair personnel interested in implementing preventive measures in hot work, electrical systems, and machinery.
- Shipping and vessel management companies seeking to reduce the risk of incidents and protect human life in the sea and comply with safety regulations.
Professional Adaptability
Intensive and practical training with realistic simulations, adapted to work schedules and available in person and/or virtually depending on needs.
Objectives and competencies
Use personal protective equipment (PPE) correctly:
“Select, inspect, adjust and maintain the appropriate PPE for each task, ensuring its correct use and reporting any anomalies.”
Apply advanced firefighting techniques in different onboard scenarios:
“Using AFFF foams, clean agents and CO2 in confined spaces, machinery and electrical systems, prioritizing the safety of personnel and the stability of the vessel.”
Organize and lead fire emergency response teams:
“Implement an effective Incident Command System (ICS), ensuring the safety of personnel, containment of the fire, and minimization of damage.”
Inspect and maintain firefighting equipment:
“Identify types of fire extinguishers, hoses and fixed systems, verifying their correct operation, charge and location according to SOLAS/IMO regulations.”
Understand and apply communication procedures in fire emergency situations:
Prioritize the clear and concise transmission of relevant information (location, type of fire, people affected, help needed) using appropriate channels (radio, PA, signals) and following established protocols, remaining calm and accurate under pressure.
Identify and control ignition sources on board:
“Inspect and maintain electrical equipment, prevent sparks, and eliminate sources of heat.”
Curriculum - Modules
- Comprehensive Maritime Incident Management: protocols, roles, and chain of command for coordinated response
- Operational Planning and Execution: briefing, routes, weather windows, and go/no-go criteria
- Rapid Risk Assessment: criticality matrix, scene control, and decision-making under pressure
- Operational Communication: VHF/GMDSS, standardized reports, and inter-agency liaison
- Tactical Mobility and Safe Boarding: RHIB maneuvers, approach, mooring, and recovery
- Equipment and Technologies: PPE, signaling, satellite tracking, and field data logging
- Immediate Care of the Affected: primary assessment, hypothermia, trauma, and stabilization for evacuation
- Adverse Environmental Conditions: swell, Visibility, flows, and operational mitigation
Simulation and training: critical scenarios, use of VR/AR, and exercises with performance metrics
Documentation and continuous improvement: lessons learned, indicators (MTTA/MTTR), and SOP updates
- Fire Chemistry: Fire Triangle and Tetrahedron, Fire Classes
- Fire Propagation: Conduction, Convection, Radiation, and Direct Contact
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Types, Maintenance, and Proper Use
- Portable Extinguishing Equipment: Extinguishers, Hoses, Nozzles, and Extinguishing Agents
- Fixed Extinguishing Systems: Sprinklers, Total Flooding, Foam, and CO2
- Attack Strategies: Cooling, Smothering, Inhibition, and Fuel Removal
- Extinguishing Tactics: Direct, Indirect, and Combined Attacks
- Ventilation: Types, Techniques, and Safety Considerations
- Search and Rescue: Search Techniques, Priorities, and Evacuation
- Safety on Board: Fire Prevention, Emergency Procedures, and Damage Control
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- Fire Chemistry: Fire tetrahedron, combustion reactions, fire classes.
- Extinguishing Agents: Water, foam, dry chemical powder, CO2, clean agents.
- Extinguishing Equipment: Hoses, nozzles, monitors, portable fire extinguishers.
- Extinguishing Techniques: Cooling, smothering, fuel removal, inhibition.
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), protective suits.
- Tactical Ventilation: Types of ventilation, techniques, safety considerations.
- Damage Control: Shoring, spill containment, temporary repair.
- Post-Fire Investigation: Scene preservation, cause identification, evidence collection.
- Legislation and Regulations: National and international regulations, fire safety codes.
- Safety in interventions: risk assessment, standard operating procedures (SOPs), communication.
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- Fire Theory: Fire Triangle and Tetrahedron, Fire Classes
- Extinguishing Agents: Water, Foam, Dry Chemical Powder, CO2, Others
- Portable Extinguishing Equipment: Extinguishers, Hoses, Nozzles
- Fixed Extinguishing Systems: Sprinklers, Total Flooding, Foam
- Respiratory Protection Equipment: Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), Masks
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Firefighter Suits, Gloves, Helmets
- Onboard Fire Emergency Plan: Organization and Roles
- Evacuation and Rescue Procedures in Case of Fire
- Search and Rescue Techniques in Confined Spaces confined spaces
- Maintenance and inspection of firefighting and safety equipment
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- Fire Theory: Fire Triangle and Tetrahedron, Fire Classes.
- Extinguishing Agents: Water, foam, dry chemical powder, CO2, clean agents.
- Extinguishing Equipment: Portable fire extinguishers, hoses, fire hydrants.
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Firefighter suits, self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
- Fixed Extinguishing Systems: Automatic sprinklers, deluge systems.
- Onboard Emergency Plans: Detection, alarm, evacuation, communication.
- Organization of Firefighting: Emergency brigades, roles and responsibilities.
- Extinguishing Techniques: Cooling, smothering, fuel removal, Inhibition.
- Onboard safety: fire prevention, hazardous materials storage.
- Inspection, maintenance, and testing of firefighting and safety equipment.
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- System Architecture and Components: Structural design, materials, and subsystems (mechanical, electrical, electronic, and fluid) with selection and assembly criteria for marine environments
- Fundamentals and Principles of Operation: Physical and engineering foundations (thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, electricity, control, and materials) that explain performance and operating limits
- Safety and Environmental (SHE): Risk analysis, PPE, LOTO, hazardous atmospheres, spill and waste management, and emergency response plans
- Applicable Regulations and Standards: IMO/ISO/IEC requirements and local regulations;
- Conformance criteria, certification, and best practices for operation and maintenance
- Inspection, testing, and diagnostics: Visual/dimensional inspection, functional testing, data analysis, and predictive techniques (vibration, thermography, fluid analysis) to identify root causes
- Preventive and predictive maintenance: Hourly/cycle/seasonal plans, lubrication, adjustments, calibrations, consumable replacement, post-service verification, and operational reliability
- Instrumentation, tools, and metrology: Measuring and testing equipment, diagnostic software, calibration and traceability; selection criteria, safe use, and storage
- Onboard integration and interfaces: Mechanical, electrical, fluid, and data compatibility; Sealing and watertightness, EMC/EMI, corrosion protection, and interoperability testing.
Quality, acceptance testing, and commissioning: process and materials control, FAT/SAT, bench and sea trials, go/no-go criteria, and evidence documentation.
Technical documentation and integrated practice: logs, checklists, reports, and a complete case study (safety → diagnosis → intervention → verification → report) applicable to any system.
Plan de estudio - Módulos
- Comprehensive Maritime Incident Management: protocols, roles, and chain of command for coordinated response
- Operational Planning and Execution: briefing, routes, weather windows, and go/no-go criteria
- Rapid Risk Assessment: criticality matrix, scene control, and decision-making under pressure
- Operational Communication: VHF/GMDSS, standardized reports, and inter-agency liaison
- Tactical Mobility and Safe Boarding: RHIB maneuvers, approach, mooring, and recovery
- Equipment and Technologies: PPE, signaling, satellite tracking, and field data logging
- Immediate Care of the Affected: primary assessment, hypothermia, trauma, and stabilization for evacuation
- Adverse Environmental Conditions: swell, Visibility, flows, and operational mitigation
Simulation and training: critical scenarios, use of VR/AR, and exercises with performance metrics
Documentation and continuous improvement: lessons learned, indicators (MTTA/MTTR), and SOP updates
- Fire Chemistry: Fire Triangle and Tetrahedron, Fire Classes
- Fire Propagation: Conduction, Convection, Radiation, and Direct Contact
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Types, Maintenance, and Proper Use
- Portable Extinguishing Equipment: Extinguishers, Hoses, Nozzles, and Extinguishing Agents
- Fixed Extinguishing Systems: Sprinklers, Total Flooding, Foam, and CO2
- Attack Strategies: Cooling, Smothering, Inhibition, and Fuel Removal
- Extinguishing Tactics: Direct, Indirect, and Combined Attacks
- Ventilation: Types, Techniques, and Safety Considerations
- Search and Rescue: Search Techniques, Priorities, and Evacuation
- Safety on Board: Fire Prevention, Emergency Procedures, and Damage Control
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- Fire Chemistry: Fire tetrahedron, combustion reactions, fire classes.
- Extinguishing Agents: Water, foam, dry chemical powder, CO2, clean agents.
- Extinguishing Equipment: Hoses, nozzles, monitors, portable fire extinguishers.
- Extinguishing Techniques: Cooling, smothering, fuel removal, inhibition.
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), protective suits.
- Tactical Ventilation: Types of ventilation, techniques, safety considerations.
- Damage Control: Shoring, spill containment, temporary repair.
- Post-Fire Investigation: Scene preservation, cause identification, evidence collection.
- Legislation and Regulations: National and international regulations, fire safety codes.
- Safety in interventions: risk assessment, standard operating procedures (SOPs), communication.
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- Fire Theory: Fire Triangle and Tetrahedron, Fire Classes
- Extinguishing Agents: Water, Foam, Dry Chemical Powder, CO2, Others
- Portable Extinguishing Equipment: Extinguishers, Hoses, Nozzles
- Fixed Extinguishing Systems: Sprinklers, Total Flooding, Foam
- Respiratory Protection Equipment: Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), Masks
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Firefighter Suits, Gloves, Helmets
- Onboard Fire Emergency Plan: Organization and Roles
- Evacuation and Rescue Procedures in Case of Fire
- Search and Rescue Techniques in Confined Spaces confined spaces
- Maintenance and inspection of firefighting and safety equipment
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- Fire Theory: Fire Triangle and Tetrahedron, Fire Classes.
- Extinguishing Agents: Water, foam, dry chemical powder, CO2, clean agents.
- Extinguishing Equipment: Portable fire extinguishers, hoses, fire hydrants.
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Firefighter suits, self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
- Fixed Extinguishing Systems: Automatic sprinklers, deluge systems.
- Onboard Emergency Plans: Detection, alarm, evacuation, communication.
- Organization of Firefighting: Emergency brigades, roles and responsibilities.
- Extinguishing Techniques: Cooling, smothering, fuel removal, Inhibition.
- Onboard safety: fire prevention, hazardous materials storage.
- Inspection, maintenance, and testing of firefighting and safety equipment.
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- System Architecture and Components: Structural design, materials, and subsystems (mechanical, electrical, electronic, and fluid) with selection and assembly criteria for marine environments
- Fundamentals and Principles of Operation: Physical and engineering foundations (thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, electricity, control, and materials) that explain performance and operating limits
- Safety and Environmental (SHE): Risk analysis, PPE, LOTO, hazardous atmospheres, spill and waste management, and emergency response plans
- Applicable Regulations and Standards: IMO/ISO/IEC requirements and local regulations;
- Conformance criteria, certification, and best practices for operation and maintenance
- Inspection, testing, and diagnostics: Visual/dimensional inspection, functional testing, data analysis, and predictive techniques (vibration, thermography, fluid analysis) to identify root causes
- Preventive and predictive maintenance: Hourly/cycle/seasonal plans, lubrication, adjustments, calibrations, consumable replacement, post-service verification, and operational reliability
- Instrumentation, tools, and metrology: Measuring and testing equipment, diagnostic software, calibration and traceability; selection criteria, safe use, and storage
- Onboard integration and interfaces: Mechanical, electrical, fluid, and data compatibility; Sealing and watertightness, EMC/EMI, corrosion protection, and interoperability testing.
Quality, acceptance testing, and commissioning: process and materials control, FAT/SAT, bench and sea trials, go/no-go criteria, and evidence documentation.
Technical documentation and integrated practice: logs, checklists, reports, and a complete case study (safety → diagnosis → intervention → verification → report) applicable to any system.
- Fire Chemistry and Physics: Fire Triangle and Tetrahedron, Fire Classes.
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Firefighter Suits, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA).
- Fire Detection and Alarm Systems: Types of Detectors, Control Panels.
- Extinguishing Agents: Water, Foam, Dry Chemical Powder, CO2, Clean Agents.
- Fixed Firefighting Equipment: Automatic Sprinklers, Total Flooding Systems.
- Portable Firefighting Equipment: Fire Extinguishers, Fire Hoses.
- Organization of Firefighting on Board: Intervention Teams, Command and Control.
- Firefighting Techniques in Confined Spaces and Machinery.
- Damage Control: Damage Assessment, Shoring, Spill Containment.
- Emergency and evacuation procedures: emergency plans, drills.
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- Introduction to Risk Management: Key Concepts, Terminology, and Standards
- Risk Identification: Proactive and Reactive Techniques, Scenario Analysis
- Qualitative Analysis: Probability and Impact Matrix, Risk Prioritization
- Quantitative Analysis: Monte Carlo Simulation, Sensitivity Analysis, and Expected Value Analysis
- Developing Response Plans: Mitigation, Transfer, Acceptance, and Avoidance
- Implementing Controls: Preventive and Corrective Measures, Security Barriers
- Monitoring and Tracking: Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), Dashboards, and Alerts
- Communication and Reporting: Risk Reports, Issue Escalation
- Crisis Management and Business Continuity
- Continuous Improvement: Lessons Learned lessons learned and adaptation of risk management
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- Fire Chemistry: Fire triangle and tetrahedron, fire classes.
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Types, correct use, and maintenance.
- Detection and Alarm Equipment: Fixed and portable systems, operation, and testing.
- Extinguishing Agents: Water, foam, CO2, dry chemical powder, properties, and applications.
- Hoses and Nozzles: Types, connections, deployment techniques, and use.
- Extinguishing Tactics: Direct attack, indirect attack, tactical ventilation.
- Safety in Firefighting: Risk assessment, communication, teamwork.
- Onboard Emergency Response Plan: Organization, roles, and responsibilities.
- Inspection and Maintenance of Firefighting Equipment: Procedures and records.
- Drills and Training: Practices of Extinguishing and rescue operations in different scenarios on board.
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- Fire Theory: Fire Triangle and Tetrahedron, Fire Classes
- Extinguishing Agents: Water, Foam, Dry Chemical, CO2, Others
- Portable Extinguishing Equipment: Extinguishers, Hoses, Nozzles
- Fixed Extinguishing Systems: Sprinklers, Total Flooding, Water Mist
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Firefighter Suits, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
- Onboard Emergency Plans: Detection, Alarm, Evacuation, Extinguishing
- Organization of Firefighting: Roles and Responsibilities, Intervention Teams
- Extinguishing Techniques: Direct Attack, Indirect Attack, Ventilation
- Safety During Extinguishing: Risks, safety procedures, communications
Maintenance and inspection of firefighting equipment
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Career opportunities
- Onboard Crew Member: Trained to act in fire emergencies, applying procedures and using firefighting equipment.
- Onboard Safety Officer: Responsible for fire prevention and control, as well as crew training.
- Maritime Safety Inspector: Verifies compliance with fire safety regulations on ships.
- Firefighting Systems Maintenance Technician: Responsible for the inspection and repair of fire detection and suppression equipment.
- Fire Prevention and Suppression Trainer: Provides theoretical and practical courses on fire management on board.
- Maritime Rescuer: Participates in rescue operations on ships affected by fire.
- Maritime Safety Consultant: Advises shipping companies on the Implementation of fire prevention and control measures.
Shore personnel in shipyards and ports: trained to act in case of fire during the construction or repair of ships.
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Admission requirements
Academic/professional profile:
Degree/Bachelor's degree in Nautical Science/Maritime Transport, Naval/Marine Engineering, or a related field; or proven professional experience in bridge/operations.
Language proficiency:
Recommended functional maritime English (SMCP) for simulations and technical materials.
5. Induction
Updated resume, copy of degree or seaman's book, ID card/passport, letter of motivation.
Technical requirements (for online):
Equipment with camera/microphone, stable connection, ≥ 24” monitor recommended for ECDIS/Radar-ARPA.
Admission process and dates
1. Online
application
(form + documents).
2. Academic review and interview
(profile/objectives/schedule compatibility).
3. Admission decision
(+ scholarship proposal if applicable).
4. Reservation of place
(deposit) and registration.
5. Induction
(access to campus, calendars, simulator guides).
Scholarships and grants
- Maritime Safety: Learn the essential techniques for prevention, detection, and extinguishing of fires on ships.
- IMO Regulations: Comply with international and national standards for fire safety on board.
- Equipment and Systems: Familiarize yourself with the use and maintenance of fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems, and smoke detection.
- Practical Drills: Participate in realistic exercises to test your skills in emergency situations.
- Official Certification: Obtain the recognized certification for ship crew members required by maritime authorities.
Testimonials
During a simulated fire in the ship’s galley, I successfully applied the procedures learned in the Onboard Fire Management course. I identified the type of fire, selected the appropriate extinguishing agent, and applied it correctly, extinguishing the fire quickly and safely, protecting both the crew and the vessel.
I mastered survival techniques in emergency situations at sea, including the use of life rafts, distress signals, and first aid, which allowed me to feel fully prepared and confident to face any challenge in the maritime environment.
“I successfully extinguished a simulated Class B fire in the engine room in under 2 minutes, correctly applying the fire extinguisher handling techniques and safety procedures learned during the course. My performance was highlighted by the instructor as an example for the rest of the group.”
“Thanks to the excellent Onboard Fire Management course, I was able to successfully control a small fire in the ship’s galley, preventing further damage and ensuring the safety of the crew and passengers. The practical and theoretical training gave me the confidence and skills needed to act quickly and effectively.”
Frequently asked questions
Yes. The itinerary includes ECDIS/Radar-ARPA/BRM with harbor, ocean, fog, storm, and SAR scenarios.
Online with live sessions; hybrid option for simulator/practical placements through agreements.
Activate the fire alarm.
Recommended functional SMCP. We offer support materials for standard phraseology.
Yes, with a relevant degree or experience in maritime/port operations. The admissions interview will confirm suitability.
Optional (3–6 months) through Companies & Collaborations and the Alumni Network.
Simulator practice (rubrics), defeat plans, SOPs, checklists, micro-tests and applied TFM.
A degree from Navalis Magna University + operational portfolio (tracks, SOPs, reports and KPIs) useful for audits and employment.
- Fire Theory: Fire Triangle and Tetrahedron, Fire Classes
- Extinguishing Agents: Water, Foam, Dry Chemical, CO2, Others
- Portable Extinguishing Equipment: Extinguishers, Hoses, Nozzles
- Fixed Extinguishing Systems: Sprinklers, Total Flooding, Water Mist
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Firefighter Suits, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
- Onboard Emergency Plans: Detection, Alarm, Evacuation, Extinguishing
- Organization of Firefighting: Roles and Responsibilities, Intervention Teams
- Extinguishing Techniques: Direct Attack, Indirect Attack, Ventilation
- Safety During Extinguishing: Risks, safety procedures, communications
Maintenance and inspection of firefighting equipment
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Request information
- Complete the Application Form
- Attach your CV/Qualifications (if you have them to hand).
- Indicate your preferred cohort (January/May/September) and whether you want the hybrid option with simulator sessions.
Teachers
Eng. Tomás Riera
Full Professor
Eng. Tomás Riera
Full Professor
Naval engineer specializing in the selection, integration, and optimization of propulsion systems for yachts, high-speed craft, and service vessels.
Eng. Sofía Marquina
Full Professor
Eng. Sofía Marquina
Full Professor
Materials engineer specializing in marine composites and corrosion protection systems for ships, yachts, and port structures.
Eng. Javier Bañuls
Full Professor
Eng. Javier Bañuls
Full Professor
Naval electrical engineer with over fifteen years of experience in the design, integration, and operation of power and automation systems.
Dr. Nuria Llobregat
Full Professor
Dr. Nuria Llobregat
Full Professor
Specialist in meteorological and operational decision-making for coastal and offshore navigation, integrating wind, wave, and current models.
Dr. Pau Ferrer
Full Professor
Dr. Pau Ferrer
Full Professor
Naval engineer with a PhD in applied hydrodynamics and over a decade of experience designing high-performance hulls and marine structures.
Cap. Javier Abaroa (MCA)
Full Professor
Cap. Javier Abaroa (MCA)
Full Professor
MCA-certified captain with command of ocean-going vessels, specializing in advanced maneuvering, navigation management, and bridge safety.