Fire Crew Command
Why Attend
Course Objectives
Target Audience
Course Methodology
Why Attend
A Structured Learning Programme designed for personnel whom the employer has identified as having leadership potential for, or recently promoted to, the role of Crew Manager in support of a Watch Manager/Incident Commander & enable delegates to acquire knowledge skills and understanding appropriate to the incident commander role.
Course Objectives
The aim of this program is to provide learning opportunities for personnel who may be required to support the Supervisor in effecting command and control at accidents/incidents in and Oil & Gas Industry.
Target Audience
- Firefighters:
- Company Officers
- Emergency Response Team Leaders
- Search and Rescue Teams
- Health and Safety Professionals
Course Methodology
Teaching methods will include presentations, group discussions, workshops, questionnaires, appropriate training DVD’s and case studies.
Course Outline
Day - 1
- Introduction to Fire Crew Command
- Importance of effective command and control in firefighting operations
- Historical perspectives and case studies of successful and unsuccessful command decisions.
- Show leadership skills that relate to Oil and Gas Industry Fire Service operation.
- Define the role and responsibility of the Crew Commander within the incident command system.
Day - 2
- Describe the importance of effective leadership and communication skills that support the Incident Command System
- Describe the importance of managing crew safety and safety of others.
- Demonstrate communication skills that effectively support their incident command role.
- Demonstrate effective command and control of various fire ground scenarios
Day - 3
- Risk assessment and hazard identification
- Allocation and deployment of firefighting resources
- Coordination with mutual aid agencies and other emergency responders
- Tracking and accountability of personnel and equipment
Day - 4
- Apply dynamic risk assessments and the appropriate control measures that could be encountered at incidents
- Apply decision making principles whilst engaged in a command role during emergency scenarios.
- Communicating with the public and media during emergency incidents
- Managing public expectations and providing accurate information
- Addressing crisis communication challenges and strategies for effective messaging
Day - 5
- Scenario-Based Training and Simulation Exercises
- Practical exercises simulating real-world fire scenarios
- Role-playing as incident commanders and crew members
- Debriefing and feedback sessions to evaluate performance and identify areas for improvement