# Basic Fire Fighting (MARTPT-53) Course number: 144 Provider: Maritime Professional Training (MPT) Duration: 2 days Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida Source: https://www.mptusa.com/course-details/basic-fire-fighting2-day-class-course-144 Export generated: 2026-10-19T15:17:22Z (not a course revision date) ## Overview This 2 day course is one of the four modules of STCW Basic Safety Training. This course includes both theory taught in the classroom and practical training and assessments with live fire scenarios. ## Course description **Basic Fire Fighting (MARTPT-53) - Course #144** This course provides trainees with the essential knowledge and understanding to demonstrate their competence in minimizing the risk of fire and maintaining a state of readiness to respond to emergency situations involving fire; and to fight and extinguish live fires. This is a training course delivered in person through instructor-led classroom sessions. Instructional methods include lectures, guided class discussion, hands-on training with real equipment, and question-and-answer interaction to promote active learning and understanding. Trainees are then assessed through a written examination consisting of 25 multiple-choice questions and *practical* assessments of competence which align with task performance standards from the USCG's *Guidelines for Qualifications for STCW Endorsements in Basic Training*. Each student **MUST:** - Demonstrate the proper donning procedure for the fire fighter's outfit within 3 minutes. - Utilize the appropriate extinguisher and demonstrate correct fire fighting procedures to extinguish a small live fire. - Demonstrate one of the proper donning methods for self-contained breathing apparatus. - Demonstrate proper use of the breathing apparatus under normal and emergency conditions. - Demonstrate the proper hose team leader procedures for extinguishing an extensive live fire in an enclosed smoke-filled space. - Demonstrate the proper procedures for effecting a rescue. A passing score is required on the examination and successful completion of all task performance standards are required to demonstrate competence and complete the course. Any applicant who has successfully completed our Basic Fire Fighting (MARTPT-53) course will satisfy: - The Basic Fire Fighting requirements of 46 CFR 11.201(h)(2), (3), and (4) \[Basic only\]; AND - The Fire Fighting requirements for a national Tank Vessel or Tank Barge endorsement in 46 CFR 13.201(c)(3), 13.301(c)(3), 13.401(d), and 13.501(c)(3); AND - The Basic Fire Fighting standards of competence required by 46 CFR 11.302(a)(2) and 12.602(a)(2); STCW Code Section A-VI/1 and Table A-VI/1-2, as amended 2010, meeting the National Assessment Guidelines from NVIC 08-14(Ch-1) Tasks 2.1.A, 2.2.A, 2.3.A, 2.4.A, 2.5.A, 2.5.B, 2.5.C, 2.6.A, 2.7.A, 2.8.A, 2.8.B, 2.8.C, 2.9.A, 2.9.B, 3.1.A, 3.2.A, 3.2.B, 3.3.A, 3.4.A, 3.4.B, 3.5.A, 3.6.A, 3.7.A, 3.8.A, 3.8.B, 3.8.C, and 3.8.D. Applicants who have successfully completed your course need not present completed “Task Control Sheets” for these assessments in application for STCW certification. ## Prerequisites There are no prerequisites for this course. This course is open to all seafarers. ## Required materials Valid government issued Photo ID, Paper, Pencil, Pen, Highlighter long pants (Jeans or Workpants) and socks for fire field. (No tank-tops) This course is not recommended for pregnant women or those who cannot participate in moderate physical exertion ## Class dates, prices, and enrollment [View current classes and prices](https://www.mptusa.com/course-details/basic-fire-fighting2-day-class-course-144). [MPT student enrollment](https://school.mptusa.com/). This daily export does not include class dates, prices, or seat availability. A listed course does not establish that a class is currently scheduled. ## Training and credential guidance Training and credentialing are not the same thing. 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