Major Emergency Management Initial Response Training (OPITO Approved)

The Major Emergency Management Initial Response (MEMIR) training is directed towards individuals who are either designated as being in charge of, are members of, or provide support to an emergency management team in an emergency

This course is of more benefit to delegates who have worked as part of the Major Emergency Response Team offshore, such as OIM, production and maintenance superintendents, on scene commander, fire team leader, medic, radio operator, control room operator, muster checkers and lifeboat coxswains. Proficiency in written and spoken English is a must.

To provide initial emergency management training for personnel who are undertaking a training and competence programme to progress to the role of an emergency response manager. • To learn how to manage communication, emergency-related information and put into place predetermined plans at the point when the emergency alarm has been raised, to the point when the emergency manager is assured that the emergency is over. • To understand how stress can impact on individuals and team performance during emergencies.

• Major Emergencies • The Emergency Manager • The Emergency Command Centre Facilities and Information Management • Pre-planning and Maintaining a State of Readiness • Dealing with Stress • Assessing the Situation • Taking Effective Action • Maintaining Communications • Delegating Authority • Managing Self and Team