Objective

During the course delegates will learn and demonstrate to a level of competence on how to operate fire fighting and fire protection equipment and how to deal with various fire situations onboard installations. Emphasis will be on working as a team under the control of a fire team leader.

Target Group

This OPITO approved course is designed for personnel designated as fire team members on offshore installations.

Prerequisites

All delegates must be in possession of a valid medical and OPITO approved offshore emergency response team member certificates.

Examination

N/A

Course Contents

Offshore / Emergency Fire Response Arrangements

Roles and Responsibilities

Teamwork and Leadership

Communications

PPE, Breathing Apparatus and Control Procedures

Heat and Humidity

Compartmental Fire Fighting

Non-Fire Incidents

Fire Fighting foams

Fixed Fire Fighting and Detection Systems

Closed Containers and Vessel Fire Fighting

Hazardous Materials

Multi-level fires & casualty rescue