AIM

This course will train participants in all aspects of Emergency Response from basic equipment and its use to the teamwork and control required at a major incident. This course is designed using OPITO competency standards.

Theoretical

Combustion

Extinguisher

Hose handling/water protection

Teamwork

Breathing apparatus

Internal Firefighting

Pressure vessels

Fixed systems/detection systems

Closed containers

Gas characteristics

Hazardous substances

Confined spaces

Casualty handling

Practical

Extinguisher - hose reel

Vessel cooling - flame control

Foam equipment

Internal firefighting involving Class A + B fires

Incident stabilisation using cooling and isolation

Chemical incident using decontamination

Confined space rescue