Objective

During the course delegates will gain a basic level of understanding and awareness of fire prevention and fire fighting and practical use of fire fighting equipment.

Target Group

This course is designed for all personnel working on offshore installations.

Prerequisites

All delegates must be in possession of a valid medical certificate.

Examination

N/A

Course Contents

Theory of Fire

Classification of Fires

Appropriate Extinguishing Methods and Agents

Fire Hazards - Spread of Fires

Fire Detection Systems

Fixed Extinguishing Systems

The use of Portable Fire Extinguishers

Fire Hose handling

Use of Breathing Apparatus

Extinguishing Internal / External Fires

Search and Rescue in Smoke filled areas