Refresher Member Fire Fighting and Rescue Team Offshore (NOGEPA 2.6B)

Target group:

Persons who will be part of the Emergency Response Team onboard a mining installation, responsible for fire fighting and rescue.

Prerequisites:

Valid certificate 2.6A or 2.6B Valid medical certificate. The delegate shall be medically fit for the use of a breathing apparatus registered in the Personal Safety Logbook.

Objective:

By participating in this training the delegates will uphold their knowledge and improve their skills in relation to fire fighting and rescue. They will work as a team and use fire fighting equipment and techniques applicable for mining installations.

Contents:

The following learning targets/outcomes are included in this training: - The role of a fire-fighting and rescue team - Reacting to alarms e.g proceeding to muster station, selecting and donning the required PPE - Principles and procedures of a fire-fighting and rescue team - Working with breathing equipment - Rescue of victims - Use of fire-fighting equipment - Fire-fighting on indoor, plant and helicopter fires - Assistance at incidents, e.g. gas escapes, oil and chemicals spills, etc. - Cleaning and maintenance of used equipment - Maintaining effective communication - Escape from smoke filled areas by using an escape mask