This is a one day course designed for those personnel who are designated as heli-deck team members. The course focus is on fire and emergency response to a helicopter incident on offshore vessels and installations.
The course objectives will be met through theory and practical live fire training exercises. Each candidate will extinguish a large class B fire with water, Foam and Dry Chemical fire fighting agents.
CONTENT
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Chemistry of fire
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Fire fighting agents
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Helicopter Construction
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Helicopter crash fire fighting
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Personal Protective equipment
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Breathing apparatus
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Portable and semi-portable extinguishers
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Hose handling
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Foam making appliances
Practical training exercises will be conducted at the Fire Field.
DURATION: One (1) day
Prerequisites
Trainees are expected to participate in all physical training requirements.
A valid Medical Certificate is required to be submitted prior to start of course. See “General Information: Medical Fitness” for full details.
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Helicopter Fire Fighting
