# MCA Advanced Firefighting

Course number: 413
Provider: Maritime Professional Training (MPT)
Duration: 4 days
Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Source: https://www.mptusa.com/course-details/mca-advanced-firefighting-course-413
Export generated: 2026-10-19T15:17:22Z (not a course revision date)

## Overview


## Course description
**Advanced Fire Fighting - Course #413**

This course is Approved by the MCA for Advanced Fire fighting Certification. This course will satisfy the STCW requirements as outlined in A-VI/3 and includes both theory and practical training and assessments.

This course is taught in conjuction with Resolve Maritime Academy.

**Prerequisites:**

- Must have taken an MCA accepted Basic Fire Fighting Course meeting the requirement for Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting in accordance with Section A-VI/1-2 of the STCW Code.

- Must be medically fit for the course

## Prerequisites
STCW Basic Fire fighting Course

six months of sea service

Must be medically fit for the course



## Required materials
PASSPORT for Photo ID, Paper, Pencil, Pen, Highlighter, Closed toed shoes, socks, jeans/workpants, and t- shirt, bring sea time letter & proof of Basic Firefighting. Please note: This course is not recommended for pregnant women or those who cannot participate in moderate physical exertion. (If requesting an MCA Certificate, bring sea time letter & proof of Basic Firefighting course completion).

## Class dates, prices, and enrollment
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