Heli Deck Fire Fighting (HDFF)

FTMO
A helicopter on fire, on an offshore major hazard facility, is classed as a Major Accident Event in the oil and gas industry. Response to this type of incident must be both immediate and assertive to prevent loss of life and further escalation to the facility. Once any fire is under control rescue of passengers and crew requires awareness of specific helicopter hazards and training in techniques that are not taught in Fire Team Member training; the HDFF course will provide the knowledge and skills required.

DURATION:
1 day.

DESIGNED FOR:
Heli Deck Fire Fighting s designed for personnel working in support of helicopter operations at a remote location or specialised helideck landing facility. In the event of an incident personnel would undertake a front line role in rescue operations and damage control.

DESCRIPTION:
To train personnel as part of incident response team to respond to an emergency landing or aborted take off of a helicopter requiring rescue and containment services. 

CONTENT:
It is essential that competence be demonstrated throughout the duration of the course:

  • Aircraft construction and hazards
  • Helideck emergency procedures
  • Correctly use incident response equipment (where required)
  • Firefighting strategies and tactics
  • Safety and/or successful recover an individual and others affected by the incident response, and afford priority in the actions taken

ELEMENTS OF COMPETENCY:

  • PMAOMIR302B/01 Respond to the incident
  • PMAOMIR302B/02 Evacuate persons from the aircraft
  • PMAOMIR302B/03 Provide assistance to evacuees
  • PMAOMIR302B/04 Conclude incident activities
  • PMAOMIR302B/05 Complete incident debrief

DELIVERY METHOD:
3 hours of classroom theory PowerPoint presentations, including audio-visual material, practical desktop activities and discussion. 5 hours of practical components using fire-fighting equipment in a range of simulated emergency response scenarios.

CERTIFICATION:
On successful completion of this unit of competency trainees will be issued with a Statement of Attainment in PMAOMIR302B Respond to a Helideck Incident..

Note: Trainees unable to meet ERGT pre-requisites will only be issued with a Certificate of Training and will be unable to participate in some practical scenarios.

ASSESSMENT:
Trainees learning outcomes will be assessed using direct observation, oral and/or written questions, and/or use of a workbook, and practical exercises as appropriate.

PREREQUISITES:
  • MSAPMOHS216A Operate Breathing Apparatus for Emergency Response
  • MSAPMOHS212A Undertake First Response to Fire Incidents
  • PMAOHS213B Undertake Fire Control & Emergency Rescue or equivalent