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Course overview

The Helideck Firefighting course is designed to prepare personnel working on offshore platforms and vessels for effective response to helideck emergencies. The course covers fire prevention strategies, helideck safety regulations, and the use of specialized firefighting equipment.

Participants learn about handling helicopter fuel fires, rescue operations, and emergency coordination through detailed theoretical instruction. Upon completion, trainees are equipped with the knowledge and confidence to ensure the safety of helicopter operations and protect lives and assets in critical situations.

What will I learn?

Helideck Firefighting course Topics
A) Helicopter and helideck operations
Helideck organization, roles, and responsibilities
Helicopter construction, systems, and hazards (e.g., fuel, batteries, pyrotechnics)
Helideck construction, features, and markings
Helicopter fuelling procedures and precautions
Emergency response plans and communication protocols
B) Fire safety and firefighting
Principles of fire (e.g., fire triangle)
Types of fires and materials
Fire fighting equipment (fixed, portable, and mobile systems)
Fire fighting techniques and foam application tactics
Correct use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and breathing apparatus
Fire prevention measures during refuelling
C) Emergency response and rescue
Helideck Emergencies
Actions in case of a helideck crash or fire
Emergency response tactics for different installations
Casualty handling, rescue, and casualty transportation
Use of emergency systems and controls
Post-incident procedures, including fire watch.

Requirements

Suitable for Helideck Crew, Helideck Assistants (HDA), Helicopter Landing Officers (HLO), Emergency Response Team (ERT) members, Offshore Installation Managers (OIM), and personnel assigned to helideck emergency duties
Familiarity with offshore helicopter operations and helideck safety procedures is recommended.
Basic knowledge of fire prevention, emergency evacuation, and rescue procedures is desirable.
Ability to wear and use firefighting PPE and emergency rescue equipment during practical exercises.
Physically capable of handling firefighting equipment, including hoses, foam application systems, and portable extinguishers.
Previous offshore safety training (such as Basic Offshore Safety or equivalent) is recommended but may not be mandatory, depending on employer requirements.
Medically fit to participate in practical firefighting and emergency response exercises.
Basic understanding of written and spoken English.
Valid government-issued photo ID.
Minimum age of 18 years.

FAQs

1. What is Helideck Firefighting Training?
Helideck Firefighting Training teaches personnel how to prevent, control and respond to helicopter-related fires and emergencies on offshore helidecks.
2. Who should take a Helideck Firefighting course?
The course is suitable for helideck crew, HDA, HLO, ERT members, OIMs and personnel responsible for helideck emergency duties.
3. What topics are covered in Helideck Firefighting Training?
Training covers helideck operations, helicopter hazards, fuelling precautions, firefighting equipment, foam application, PPE, breathing apparatus, rescue and emergency response.
4. How long is the Helideck Firefighting Training course?
The Elite Offshore Helideck Firefighting course is 24 hours in duration.
5. Is Helideck Firefighting Training available online?
Yes. Elite Offshore provides the course in both online and offline formats, depending on the training arrangement.
6. Does the course include practical firefighting training?
The training covers the use of fixed, portable and mobile firefighting systems, firefighting techniques and foam application tactics, along with emergency rescue procedures.
7. What type of fires are covered in helideck firefighting training?
The course addresses fire hazards associated with helicopters and helidecks, including fuel-related emergencies, and covers appropriate firefighting methods and equipment.
8. Do I need previous offshore firefighting experience to join the course?
Previous offshore safety or firefighting training may be recommended depending on the employer, while the course itself is designed to build knowledge of helideck fire and emergency response.
9. What will I learn about helicopter emergency response?
You will learn how to respond to helideck crashes and fires, coordinate emergency communications, rescue casualties and carry out post-incident actions such as fire watch.
10. Which standard does the Helideck Firefighting course follow?
The Elite Offshore course page lists ICAO Annex 14, Volume II as the applicable standard/reference for the training.