Winners of IITD/FAS Training Company
of the Year 2008

E.R.T. Leaders Course (Advanced Course)

Course Aim:    

This course provides hot fire and Breathing Apparatus training in a variety of realistic emergency situations. The course is conducted at Fire Brigade Training Centres throughout the country.

Course Objectives:

On completion of this course participants will be able to:

• Carry out crew command exercises, instilling the principles of good supervision.
• Carry out hot fire exercises applying leadership, command and control skills.
• Supervise Breathing Apparatus teams to a competent standard.
• Communicate and brief concisely and effectively.
• Implement good teaching practices with practical applications.

Course Content:

• Fire-ground Safety.
• Practical use of Portable Fire Extinguishers (indoors and outdoors).
• Hose and Foam-making Drills.
• Breathing Apparatus Exercises.
• Working in heat and smoke.
• Search and Rescue Exercises.
• Entrapped Procedure Exercise.
• Heat and Humidity Exercise.
• Dealing with Car Fires.
• Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) - Leak and Fire Fighting Exercises.
• Practical Chemical Spill Exercise.
• Confined Space Exercise.
• Course Review and Close.

Course Requirements:

Previous experience in the use of Breathing Apparatus is required. Participants should be physically and medically fit and have completed the Emergency Response Team Members training.

Methods of Training:

Percentage of theory to practical organised to suit the requirements of the client.  Generally the courses consist of 25% theory and 75% practical.

Course Attendance:

• Maximum of 12 participants.
• 2 day’s duration.

For further information please call us in Dublin or Cork or e-mail info@phoenixsafety.ie.

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