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NFPA Basic Firefighting Skills & Techniques



Introduction:


There is no single fire training program, which can effectively satisfy the needs of industry in general. Each industry has particular fire risks and hazards associated with its operation, which require special consideration. Nevertheless, there are several basic categories of fires, which, for training purposes, effectively simulate the vast majority of fire situations Encountered in industry. This course helps to provide participation with necessary basics awareness & skill of firefighting.

 

The aim of this course is to provide the most comprehensive and current techniques so as to effectively fight a fire. Training complies with the NFPA standards worldwide recognized. Theoretical and practical classes involve trainees in the effective way to prevent, recognize and extinguish different types of fires that may occur within oil and gas industry. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 1001 is widely endorsed by departments as a necessary credential for new hires. Our program's curriculum exceeds the requirements set out by the NFPA, and includes more hands-on skill building. The course will feature:

 

  • Provide clear understanding of duties
  • Ability of the attendee to identify hazards & perform remedy action
  • Identify & skillfully operate fire protection equipment
  • Capable to competently respond to mitigate & control emergency cases
  • Proper use & handling of PPE
  • Conduct atmospheric gas testing and appropriately don the SCBA

Course Objectives:


By the end of this course, delegates will be able to know about:

 

  • Understanding the fire fact
  • The factors affecting fires
  • Use portable fire extinguisher
  • General knowledge and skills
  • SCBA
  • Exiting a hazardous area
  • Structural search and rescue
  • Equipment cleaning and checking
  • Fire department communications
  • Fire safety survey
  • Fire safety information
  • Incident command system

Who Should Attend?


Team Leaders, Managers, Superintendents, Line Managers, General Supervisors, Foremen, Supervisors, Project Managers, Fire Officers, Senior Fire Officer, Chief Fire Officers, Senior Fire & Equipment Personnel, Fire Coordinators, Fire Executives & Industry Personnel, Fire Responders, Fire Engineers Loss Prevention Engineers, Control Center Operators and Supervisors, Emergency Personnel, Emergency Dispatchers, Security Personnel and CCTV Operators, HSE Officers, HSE Engineers & Personnel, HSE Professionals, Emergency Response Team Members, HSE Managers and Auditors, HSE Professionals, Incident Control Point (Forward Control) Team Members, Inspectors, Advisors, Auditors, Laboratory Personnel, Process Control Engineers and Technicians, Process Control Designers and Systems Engineers, Instrumentation and Control System Engineers, Plant Engineers, Maintenance Personnel, Maintenance Engineers and Supervisors, Electrical and Instrumentation Supervisors and Technicians, Procurement and Supply Chain Managers, Engineers and Maintenance Personnel, experienced and new Auditors linked to the company’s HSE Management Systems (HSE-MS), HSE-MS Personnel, Personnel involved in implementing the Company’s HSE-MS, Security Personnel and CCTV Operators, Staff responsible for managing hazardous wastes, Supervisors and Line Management who have assigned responsibilities within the organization’s Safety Management System (SMS)

Course Outline:


  • Introduction, concept and application of fire, fire triangle and fire prevention principle
  • The theory of fire  
  • Common ignition sources
  • The classification of fire
  • Fire characteristics
  • Flammable material
  • Fire hazards
  • Chemistry of fire
  • Fire tetrahedron
  • Stages of fire
  • Types of fire  
  • Sources of ignition
  • Extinguishing agents
  • General alarm, fire plan, muster list, communication, drills and safety procedures
  • Location of firefighting appliances, emergency routes and fire spread
  • Alarm systems and classification of fires and extinguishing agents
  • Precautions for use of fixed fire extinguishing installations
  • Fire hoses and nozzles, portable fire extinguishers, fire man's out fit
  • Fire blankets, fire safety arrangements, fire alarms and actions
  • Small fires
  • Extensive fires
  • Firefighting extinguishers
  • Types of extinguishing agents
  • What is a portable fire extinguisher?
  • Identifying the proper fire extinguisher
  • Using the fire extinguisher
  • When not to fight a fire
  • Inspecting a fire extinguisher
  • Basics of distribution & rating of firefighting extinguishers
  • Firefighting tactics
  • Firefighting mediums
  • Breathing apparatus
  • Fire prevention
  • Fire protection
  • R. A. C. E
  • MSDS: understating specific emergency response procedures which includes fire and spillage

COURSE LOCATIONS

Code From To City Fee
IFS21 26 Jan 2020 30 Jan 2020 Riyadh US$ 4000 Book
IFS21 22 Mar 2020 26 Mar 2020 Dubai US$ 4200 Book
IFS21 25 May 2020 29 May 2020 Kuala Lumpur US$ 4500 Book
IFS21 27 Jul 2020 31 Jul 2020 Bali US$ 5500 Book
IFS21 21 Sep 2020 25 Sep 2020 Kuala Lumpur US$ 4500 Book
IFS21 16 Nov 2020 20 Nov 2020 London US$ 5000 Book


DUBAI OFFICE

Ittihad Deira Building,
Al Ittihad Rd, Deira
Dubai,
UAE

info@petrogas-training.com

USA OFFICE

642 E14 Street,
10009-13 Manhattan,
New York (NY)
USA

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EGYPT OFFICE

52 General Kamal Hejab Street,
Suez Bridge,
Cairo,
Egypt

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COURSE CERTIFICATE

Certificate of Completion will be provided to the candidate(s) who successfully attend and complete the course. Training hours attendance percentage of 75% is required.


TRAINING HOURS

Standard course hours: 8:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. Informal discussions: 4:30 P.M. to 5:30 P.M.


TRAINING METHODOLOGY

We use a blend of interactive and hands-on methods, active participation, a variety of instructional techniques, dynamic presentations, individual and group exercises, in depth discussion, DVD’s, role-plays, case studies, examples. All of the information, competencies, knowledge and skills acquired within our training programs, are 100% transferrable to the participants’ workplace.


ASSESSMENT & EVALUATION

Pre-Test and Post-Test Assessment are applied on 5-day and 10-day programs. Also, post course evaluation and candidate’s evaluation are applied to add another level of quality measurement. Candidates’ feedback is highly appreciated to elevate the training service quality.


ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT

A- Have staff trained in the latest training and development approaches

B- Support nationalization and talent management initiatives

C- Have properly trained and informed people who will be able to add value

D- Gain relevant technical knowledge, skills and competencies


PERSONAL IMPACT

A- Develop job related skills

B- Develop personal skills in subject matter

C- Have a record of your growth and learning results

D- Bring proof of your progress back to your organization

F- Become competent, effective and productive

G- Be more able to make sound decisions

H- Be more effective in day to day work by mastering job-related processes

I- Create and develop competency to perform job well


FREQUENT NOMINATIONS SCHEME

A- 10% discount after 05 candidates’ registration.

B- 15% discount after 10 candidates’ registration.    

C- 20% discount after 20 candidates’ registration.

D- 25% discount after 25 candidates’ registration.

E- 30% discount after 30 candidates’ registration

F- Higher discount rates will be offered based on work volume with different clients.  


SEVERAL NOMINATIONS ON THE SAME COURSE SCHEME

A- One extra free seat is offered on 4 candidates on the same course and dates.

B- Two extra free seats are offered on 6 candidates on the same course and dates.

C- Three extra free seats are offered on 8 candidates on the same course and dates.

D- Four extra free seats are offered on 10 candidates on the same course and dates.

E- Five extra free seats are offered on 12 candidates on the same course and dates.


REGISTRATION POLICY

Nominations to our public courses are to be processed by the client’s Training and/or HR departments. A refund will be issued back to the client in the event of course cancellation or seat unavailability. A confirmation will be issued to the relevant department official(s). 


CANCELLATION POLICY

If a confirmed registration is cancelled less than 5 working days prior to the course start date, a substitute participant may be nominated to attend the same course or a 20% cancellation charge is applied. In case of a no-show, a 100% fee will be charged.


PAYMENT POLICY

Payment is due upon receiving the course confirmation, invoice and/or proforma invoice. However; the fee due can be wire transferred to our bank account directly after course completion. Our bank details are illustrated on the confirmation, invoice and proforma invoice, as well. The above documents can be communicated electronically, i.e., in a soft copy or/and in hard copy based on customer’s request.


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