Offshore Fire Team Member & Leader Refresher

Introduction

This course is designed for personnel assigned duties as Fire Team Members or Fire Team Leaders under the emergency preparedness plan according to BEK. No. 833, § 17. It provides the opportunity to practise and demonstrate emergency response skills in simulated scenarios, sharpening situational leadership, communication, and tactical decision-making in conditions that reflect the real demands of the role.

The course content is closely linked to the requirements and taxonomy described in STCW A-VI/3 (2010) and BEK nr. 1466 af 08/12/2015.

Accepted by Oil & Gas UK, Norwegian Oil & Gas, NOGEPA and Dansk Offshore under the Mutual Recognition of Specialised Safety and Emergency Response Training for North Sea Operations.

Essential Information

Who is it for: Personnel assigned as offshore fire team members or fire team leaders who require refresher training to maintain their certification.

Prerequisites: Valid offshore fire team member or fire team leader certificate and valid health certificate including smoke diver approval. Prior to each course, delegates must sign a declaration confirming they have read and understood a written statement regarding the physical and potentially stressful nature of the programme.

Assessment: Delegates will be assessed against the learning outcomes specified in BEK nr 1466 af 08/12/2015 § 12 using direct observation.

Certification: According to regulation no. 833 § 17 2018 of the DWEA which relates to STCW A-VI/3.

Course Content

1. Fire and Combustion Theory – Elements of the fire triangle, fire classes A-B-C-D-F, and means of extinguishing.

2. Firefighting Procedures at Sea or at Berth – How to collect information regarding the incident, immediate visual signs, identifying resource persons (e.g. bridge or control room), and access to fire plans. Assessment of the situation as a basis for decision-making and assignment.

3. Coordination with Local Fire Brigade When at Berth – Technical responsibilities, water supply, orientation and fire plans, stability considerations, and the role of ship crew as resource personnel.

4. Communication and Coordination During Firefighting Operations – Practical scenarios including engine fire with/without particular dangers, cabin fire with/without class 1 personnel, chimney fire, cargo fire, chemical accident, cargo fire while at berth, and person stuck under container.

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion, delegates must be able to demonstrate:

1. Situational assessment covering the elements from A to F.

2. Implementation of the first assignment and prioritising of the tasks, including follow-up on the first assignment.

3. Decision making and assigning the fire team using situation, task, and performance in the command.

4. Communication and situation report during firefighting operations.

5. Reconnaissance of the situation, including impact of the damages, development, and special dangers.

6. Entry procedures and execution.

7. Final decision and assignment to conclude the operation.