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:
This course comprises one of the four required ENSA GWO modules to complete the GWO 1005 Basic Safety Training Certification.