HELICOPTER LANDING OFFICER & MEMBER FIRE-FIGHTING AND RESCUE TEAM OFFSHORE - NOGEPA 1.1B/2.6B

Intended for

Persons designated to act as Helicopter Landing Officer (HLO) and member of a fire-fighting and rescue team at an offshore mining installation.

Objectives

Training delegates in theory and practice of the performance of all activities concerning helicopter operations and fire control and search and rescue activities.

Course content

• The role of the fire fighting and rescue team during a fire or other emergency situations.
• Reacting to alarms e.g. proceeding to muster station, selecting and donning the required personal protective equipment (breathing apparatus) and using fire-fighting equipment
• Carrying out fuel quality checks and refuelling a helicopter as keeping a relevant register.
• Hazards during Helicopter operations, dangerous areas entry and escape routes.
• Command and control the preparation of the helideck and associated equipment.
• Leading performance of normal and emergency procedures during landing and take off of a helicopter.
• Maintain an effective communication with team members and leader
• Fire-fighting on indoor, plant and helicopter fires.