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.
Course content
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
Exam
The delegate should efficiently perform all techniques mentioned in the learning targets under
continuous observation by the instructor during practical exercises.
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Refresher Member Fire Fighting and Rescue Team Offshore (NOGEPA 2.6B)
