GWO 101 Fire Awareness

GWO BST-FAW-101

FIRE AWARENESS (FAW)

This GWO module enables participants working in a remote wind turbine environment to prevent fires and conduct initial judgment when evaluating a fire. Participants learn evacuation management, accounting of personnel, and initial fire extinguishing with handheld firefighting equipment. GWO certified
through ENSA.

CONTENT:

  • Fire development and spread
  • Causes of fires and related dangers
  • Signs of a fire in a wind turbine environment
  • Wind turbine contingency plans
  • Smoke detection and emergency escape procedures
  • Fire discovery and extinguishing
  • Fire fighting equipment

DURATION:

Initial & Refresher: Four (4) Hours | 1 Day

PREREQUISITES: 

Participants engage in rigorous activity and should be in a good state of health, and physically capable of fully taking part in all course exercises.

CERTIFICATION:

All participants who complete the full program in accordance with the learning and performance objectives receive a course completion certificate and GWO (WINDA) credit (24-month expiry). 

Students need work boots and a photo ID. We provide all other equipment.

LOCATION:

Groton Training Center, Groton, CT -or- Client Training/Work Site

AGE REQUIREMENTS:

Participants must be a minimum of 18 years of age for full participation and certification. Participants under 18 require parental consent. 

SCHEDULING:

Book training calendar seats on a first-come, first-served basis.

ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS:

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