Helideck Firefighting Training

Description

The Helideck Firefighting course is designed to prepare personnel working on offshore platforms and vessels for effective response to helideck emergencies. The course covers fire prevention strategies, helideck safety regulations, and the use of specialized firefighting equipment.

Participants learn about handling helicopter fuel fires, rescue operations, and emergency coordination through detailed theoretical instruction. Upon completion, trainees are equipped with the knowledge and confidence to ensure the safety of helicopter operations and protect lives and assets in critical situations.

What will you learn

• Helideck Firefighting course Topics

• A) Helicopter and helideck operations

• Helideck organization, roles, and responsibilities

• Helicopter construction, systems, and hazards (e.g., fuel, batteries, pyrotechnics)

• Helideck construction, features, and markings

• Helicopter fuelling procedures and precautions

• Emergency response plans and communication protocols

• B) Fire safety and firefighting

• Principles of fire (e.g., fire triangle)

• Types of fires and materials

• Fire fighting equipment (fixed, portable, and mobile systems)

• Fire fighting techniques and foam application tactics

• Correct use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and breathing apparatus

• Fire prevention measures during refuelling

• C) Emergency response and rescue

• Helideck Emergencies

• Actions in case of a helideck crash or fire

• Emergency response tactics for different installations

• Casualty handling, rescue, and casualty transportation

• Use of emergency systems and controls

• Post-incident procedures, including fire watch.

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