MEMBER FIRE FIGHTING AND RESCUE TEAM OFFSHORE NOGEPA 2.6A

Intended for

Persons designated to participate in a fire-fighting and rescue team at a mining installation.

Objectives

Training the delegate in theory and practice of fire-fighting and rescue activities.

Course content

• Fire-fighting on indoor, plant and helicopter fires and rescuing victims.
• Use of fire-fighting equipment e.g. hoses and branch pipes, hose reels, portable class A and class B fire extinguishers, fire blankets etc. and cleaning and maintenance of used equipment.
• Principles and procedures of a fire-fighting and rescue team.
• The role of a fire-fighting and rescue team at a mining installation.
• Reacting to alarms e.g. proceeding to the muster station, selecting and donning the required personal protective equipment.
• Principles and procedures in working with breathing equipment and escape from smoke filled areas by using an escape mask.
• Maintaining effective communication.
• Assistance at incidents, e.g. gas escapes, oil and chemicals spills, as well as incidents with injured victims etc.