FIRE AWARENESS

Fires in wind turbines are very rare, but create immense danger if they occur. Understanding of the advancement of fire process, related risks and means available at each stage helps to plan our works proper. Competence helps to make the right decisions!

Fire Awareness course consists of:

Theoretical part – reasons for fire accidents, types of fire, extinguishing techniques, human behaviour in fire situations

Practical exercises – extinguishing, evacuation, human rescue

Target group: all workers of wind power industry who need to perform tasks inside turbines, at least 18 years, normal physical condition, no acute illnesses preventing physical exercise.

No

Prerequisites

4

Course duration

HOURS
1/2 DAY
REFRESH 1/2 DAY

2

Validity

YEARS

6

Participants per instructor

  • Co-funded by the European Union

    Development work of this project has received funding from EU’s EAKR and JTF sources. This founding has enabled fast development work using both domestic and international expertese in setting up a competent training facility in Toholampi.