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Singapore Aviation Academy

School of Airport Emergency Services

Programmes

Bulk Fuel Installations Fire Management Workshop

Dangerous Goods Inspector

Emergency Management Workshop

Fire Investigation Workshop

Fire Safety Inspection Workshop

Fire Safety Management Workshop

Hazardous Materials Operations

Military Aircraft Rescue and Fire-fighting

Operational Fire Command and Control

Senior Fire Officer

Strategies and Tactics in Internal Fire-fighting

Advanced Airport Fire-fighter

Airport Fire Officer

Aviation Fire-fighting Foam Evaluation

Basic Airport Fire-fighter

Breathing Apparatus Maintenance

Breathing Apparatus Operations

Confined Space and Structural Rope Rescue

Foam Tender Operations and Defensive Driving Workshop

Incident Command and Control Workshop

Strategies and Tactics for Hazardous Materials Incident Management Workshop

Contents

School of

Airport Emergency Services

Practical Approach to TrainingThe School provides highly practical and personalised training. Practical training consisting of hands-on, true-to-life simulated

exercises are conducted by practicing rescue and fire-fighting professionals. Class size is kept small to ensure personalised attention

and safety at all times during training. Renowned overseas and local experts are regularly invited to lecture on specialised subjects to

provide participants with insights on the latest trends and developments on airport emergency planning, tactical skills and techniques

in fire-ground leadership.

Customised FacilitiesA comprehensive range of fire simulators is designed to fully train and test fire-fighting and safety skills of participants. The

simulators are maintained at a dedicated fire training ground where participants undergo true-to-life simulated exercises involving

undercarriage fires, internal aircraft fires, fires at fuel installations, vertical fire wall and flashover fires. The Airport Foam Tender

Driving Simulator with a motion platform is able to generate various emergency scenarios such as aircraft fires or crashes to enhance

realism in training.

To provide rescue training in various realistic environments, Controlled-environment Breathing Apparatus Simulator and Confined

Space Simulator are used. The School also houses a fully-equipped fire station, with two large foam tenders and a rapid intervention

vehicle, capable of staging full-scale aircraft crash response exercises.

Singapore Aviation AcademyThe Singapore Aviation Academy (SAA) is the training arm of the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS). An internationally-recognised aviation training institute, SAA offers a wide range of operational and management programmes that benchmark international standards and best practices to meet the training needs of the global aviation community. Besides building resources and competencies for the aviation industry, it also serves as an international platform for the sharing of knowledge and experiences through its conferences and forums. Since its establishment in 1958, SAA has trained over 52,000 participants from 190 countries.

As a centre of excellence for aviation learning and thought leadership, the Academy constantly keeps pace with developments in international civil aviation and offers new programmes on current topical issues.

School of Airport Emergency Services

The School of Airport Emergency Services provides training in aircraft rescue, fire protection

and emergency management for aviation and related industries. Participants gain first-hand

experience in handling emergencies through the use of advanced simulators and true-to-

life simulated exercises.

Customised TrainingIn addition to regular courses, customised training programmes are also developed to

meet specific user requirements for training in various aspects of planning, operations

and management.

Application and RegistrationParticipants are required to complete application forms for courses and workshops and

registration forms for conferences and seminars. Online application and registration

are also available on the Academys website.

Application/registration forms and fees should be submitted at least four weeks before

the programme commences or by the stipulated closing date for special programmes.

Remittance of fees can be made by telegraphic transfer, credit card or bankdraft

together with the submission of the application/registration form.

Organisations who submit three or more registrations at the same time and with the

same billing source are entitled to the following group discounts:

Three to six : 10%

Seven to nine : 15%

Ten or more : 20%

Cancellation PolicyCancellation notice must be given at

least two weeks before the training

commences, otherwise only 25 percent of

the fees will be refunded. No refund will

be granted in the event that the Academy

is not notified or the cancellation is made

on or after programme commencement.

Substitution of participants may be

granted with the Academys approval.

Accommodation and TransportationParticipants are usually accommodated

at nearby hotels or other hotels which

provide transport to and from the

Academy. The Academy is also easily

accessible by public transport. Requests

for assistance in hotel reservations from

participants are welcome.

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Bulk Fuel Installations Fire Management Workshop Dangerous Goods Inspector

This workshop provides essential knowledge on fuel farm facilities and the related safety requirements. Participants will learn techniques and procedures for safe fire-fighting in fuel farm facilities and gain practical experience in applying fire-fighting techniques learned. Participants will also learn to develop an emergency plan and incident management system for fuel farm fire.

This course provides participants with crucial information and knowledge on rules and regulations specified in the International Air Transport Association (IATA)s Dangerous Goods Regulations based on the International Civil Aviation Organizations Technical Instruction for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air. The course also prepares participants to be competent inspectors in monitoring aviation shippers and operators safe handling and transportation of dangerous goods by air.

Fuel Farm Facilities and Fire Safety Requirements

- Personal protective equipment

- Foaming agents

- Fire-fighting equipment

- Facilities and fire protection systems

Fire-fighting Principles and Procedures

- Fire concepts and behaviours

- Storage tank designs

- Fuel farm fire-fighting tactics, techniques and strategies

- Risk assessment and resource management

Critical Information on Dangerous Goods

- Overview of IATAs rules and regulations

Classification and Identification

Applicability and Limitation

Packing Requirements

Marking and Labelling

Documentation

Safety Considerations in Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)/Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Storage Tank/Facility

- Properties of LPG and CNG

- Hazards to responders

- Safety precautions

Fuel Farm Emergency Planning

- Development of a fire emergency plan

- Incident command and management system

- Standard operating procedures

- Fire safety rules and policies

- Case studies on past incidents

Shippers Declaration

Air Waybill Completion

Radioactive Materials

State and Operator Variations

Checking Procedures

General Handling and Loading Process

Government Agencies Regulations

Fire-fighting Training

- Hose layout techniques

- Foam monitor operations

- Flange valve fire-fighting

- Fuel tank fire-fighting

Practical Exercises

Technical Visits to Changi Airport Fuel Hydrant Installation and Fuel Tank Farm

Guidance on Dangerous Goods Inspections

- Detecting undeclared and/or improperly declared dangerous goods

Practical Exercises on Dangerous Goods Inspection

Assessment Exercises on Dangerous Goods Inspection

OBJECTIVES OBJECTIVES

OUTLINE OUTLINE

WHO SHOULD ATTEND DURATIONWHO SHOULD ATTEND DURATION

Operational personnel with fire safety and prevention responsibilities who are involved in emergency rescue operations from civil aviation administrations, airport authorities/operators, civil defence organisations, municipal fire brigades, oil-refining, petrochemical and manufacturing industries.

Aviation personnel who are involved in dangerous goods inspections from civil aviation authorities, airport authorities/operators, airport rescue and fire-fighting services as well as airlines.

5 days 6 days

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Emergency Management Workshop Fire Investigation Workshop

This workshop provides participants with updates on the latest developments in emergency planning and aircraft incidents management. Case studies on the management of recent major aviation disasters and emergency mitigation will also be covered.

This workshop provides personnel with the necessary knowledge and skills in conducting a systematic fire origin and cause investigation. Participants will gain a better understanding of the different techniques required for investigating various fire incidents such as buildings and vehicle fire. Participants will also learn how to prepare fire investigation reports with complete and accurate information.

Emergency Preparedness for Airport Emergency Services (AES)

- Developments and changes for AES at Singapore Changi Airport

- Implementation of revised International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Standards and Recommended Practices

Legal Aspects of Disaster and Emergency Management

- Mandatory requirements in Singapore

- Emergency management

- Mutual support of external agencies

Fire Safety at Airports

- Identifying and managing risks at airports

- Appropriate actions to counter risk factors

ICAOs Requirements for Very Large Capacity Aircraft (VLCA) and its Emergency Management

- ICAO airport rescue fire-fighting (ARFF) Category 10

- Extinguishing agents

Introduction to Fire Investigation

- Fire investigation system

- Use of specialist knowledge for accurate identification of the cause of fire

Chemistry and Physics of Fire Behaviour

- Characteristics of smoke

- Smoke stains in fire investigation

Effects on Building Materials

- Behaviour of building materials under intense heat and fire conditions

Determining the Point of Fire Origin

- Patterns and surface effects

- Location of objects

- Thermal expansion and deformation of materials

- Specialised equipment

- Managing VLCA aircraft incidents

- Additional equipment

Medical Response to Major Incidents at Airports

- Planning for medical response

- Medical facilities for major incidents

- Casualty collection station concept

Managing Maritime Disaster

- Management of emergencies by maritime authority (e.g. aircraft ditching)

Aircraft Rescue Fire-fighting Management

- Case studies of aircraft accidents

Airport Emergency Planning

- Emergency planning for airports

- Crisis management centre

Incident and Emergency Management System

- Developing and testing the system

Accidental Fire Causes

- Classifications of fire cause

- Heat sources

- Major accidental fire causes

- Examination of damaged areas

Indicators of Incendiarism

- Determining if it is an act of incendiarism

- Use and identification of incendiary devices

Vehicles Fires

- Investigation techniques

Fire-fighting and Rescue Disaster Handling Experience

- Case studies of major accidents

Aviation Fire-fighting Foam Requirement

- Foam requirement

- Newly developed foam

- Foam and the environment

Psychological Impact

- Pre and post-incident stress management

Bulk Fuel Fire Management

- General safety requirements

- Managing a major incident

Aviation Security Measures on Safety and AES

- New aviation security measures

- Impact on emergency services

Aircraft Accident Investigation

- Management structure

- Aircraft accident investigation requirements

Fire Scene Investigation

- Investigation involving injury and fatalities

- Investigative interviewing techniques

- Identification, collection and preservation of evidence

Practical Exercises

- Application of fire investigation techniques on simulated fire incidents

- Preparation and presentation of fire investigation report

Case Studies of Various Airport Fires


OUTLINE OUTLINE

WHO SHOULD ATTEND DURATION

Fire officers, emergency service commanders, airport executives and operational supervisors from civil aviation authorities, airport authorities/operators, emergency service providers and airline operators.

5 days


Managers and operational personnel with fire investigation responsibilities from civil aviation authorities, airport authorities/operators, civil defence organisations, airport rescue and fire-fighting services, municipal fire brigades as well as oil-refining, petrochemical and manufacturing industries.

5 days

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Fire Safety Inspection Workshop Fire Safety Management Workshop

This workshop prepares participants to conduct operational fire safety inspections in various scenarios by providing knowledge in fire prevention management as well as fire safety precautions. Participants will go through practical exercises in conducting fire safety inspections and learn fire inspection report writing techniques. Site visits to various airport facilities are also included in the workshop.

This workshop provides an understanding of the importance of fire safety organisations and fire emergency planning. Participants will learn the techniques and procedures required for the inspection of fire protection systems. Human factors in fire safety will also be discussed.

Fire Prevention Management

- Concepts and approaches in conducting fire safety inspections

- Types of fire and their effects on human behaviour

- Hangar protection systems

- Role of fire patroller

- Building fire protection systems

- Hotwork standby

Fire Safety Precautions for Various Scenarios

- Storage of flammable liquids

- Fire protection audit of fuel farm

- Case studies in fire safety hazards

Requirements of the Fire Safety Act and Other Regulatory Bodies

Fire Safety Organisation

- Structure and requirements

- Need for a fire safety manager

- Fire prevention maintenance programme

Role and Responsibilities of a Fire Safety Manager

- Legal qualifications and appointments

- Accountability to management

Fire Safety Inspections of Airport Buildings

- Risk categories

- Extinguishing systems

Aircraft Fuelling Inspection

- Bowser/refueller safety features

- Aircraft fuel spillage

- General precautionary measures during fuelling operations

- Additional precautionary measures when passengers are onboard or embarking/disembarking during fuelling operations

Formulating a Fire Emergency Plan

- Role and function of the plan

- Standard operating procedures in the event of a fire

Means of Escape: Routes and Exits

Inspection of Fire Protection Systems

- Automatic alarm and detection system

- Routine inspections

- Annual tests

Inspection Reports

- Standard phraseologies for report writing

- Preparation and presentation of reports

Site Visit to Airport Facilities

Human Factors in Fire Safety

- Concept of panic

- Education and training

Fire Evacuation

- Role and responsibilities of a fire warden

- Phased evacuation for high rise buildings

Techniques and Procedures for Conducting Fire Investigations


OUTLINE OUTLINE

WHO SHOULD ATTEND DURATIONWHO SHOULD ATTEND DURATION

Supervisors, operational and technical personnel responsible for fire safety and prevention as well as conducting of fire safety inspection from civil aviation authorities, airport authorities/operators, rescue and fire-fighting services, environment and health safety organisations as well as oil-refining, petrochemical and manufacturing industries.

Operational personnel with fire safety and prevention responsibilities and are involved in emergency rescue operations from civil aviation authorities, airport authorities/operators, civil defence organisations, municipal fire brigades as well as oil-refining, petrochemical and manufacturing industries.

5 days 5 days

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Hazardous Materials Operations Military Aircraft Rescue and Fire-fighting

This course equips participants with the necessary skills and knowledge needed to mitigate various hazardous materials (Hazmat) incidents, including hazards associated with chemical, biological and radiological threats in the vicinity. The concepts discussed are reinforced by practical exercises.

This course equips participants with the tactics and strategies needed in dealing with emergencies involving military aircraft. Participants will gain a better understanding of the hazards and safety procedures for different aircraft types as well as hydrazine safety. A significant part of the training involves practical rescue and fire-fighting drills utilising military aircraft training simulators.

Theory

Characteristics of a Hazmat Incident

- Factors or conditions that constitute a Hazmat incident

Roles and Responsibilities of First Responders

- Understanding the term first responder

- Duties of first responders

- Limitations of first responders

Correct Protective Actions for First Responders

- Identification of Hazmat

- Finding information on Hazmat

- Taking appropriate protective actions as a first responder

Theory

Introduction to Military Aircraft

- Weapons and systems

- Responsibilities of the fire-fighting team

- Responsibilities of first responders

- Fire-fighting procedures and snatch rescue of pilot

- Recognition of aircraft types and their dangers

Hazards and Safety Procedures for C-130 Hercules Aircraft

- Specifications and features

- Emergency escape routes

- Normal entry

- Danger zones

- Engine shutdown and crew extraction

- Oxygen system and shutdown procedures

- Tactical approach

Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment

- Levels of chemical protective clothing

- Types of mitigation equipment

Heat-related Illnesses

- Signs and symptoms of heat-related illnesses

- Preventive measures

Detection Equipment

- How to use detection equipment such as multi-gas detector

Hazards and Safety Procedures for F-5 and F-15 Aircraft

- Danger areas

- Undercarriage and external stores safety pins

- Gaining access via cockpit canopy

- Engine shut-down

- Ejection seat and cockpit safety pins

- Crew rescue and extraction

- Emergency response procedures

- Fire-fighting considerations

- Emergency power unit (EPU) and hydrazine

- Engine shutdown

Hydrazine Response Procedures

- Hydrazine (H-70) safety

- Visual indications of leakage and emergency power unit activation

Techniques and Procedures for Containment of Hazmat Releases

- Methods to mitigate Hazmat releases, spillages and leakages

Practical

Participants will be assessed on their knowledge and skills through various practical exercises involving simulated Hazmat incidents

- H-70 emergency response team

- In-flight EPU activation

- Suspected H-70 leakage on a parked F-16 aircraft

Practical

Practical Rescue and Fire-fighting Exercises

- Command and control of military aircraft

- Rescue and fire-fighting procedures

- Tactics and strategies

- Safe approach for rescuers and fire-fighters

Site Visit to Air Force Museum


OUTLINE OUTLINE

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS DURATIONWHO SHOULD ATTEND DURATION

Operational personnel who are involved in the mitigation of Hazmat incidents from civil aviation authorities, airport authorities/operators civil defence organisations, municipal fire brigades, oil-refining, petrochemical and manufacturing industries as well as emergency and rescue services.

Be certified medically and physically fit

Be proficient in the English language

Have a minimum of eight years of education

Have at least two years of experience in the fire service

Have preferably completed an Advanced Airport Fire-fighter course or its equivalent

5 days 5 days

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Operational Fire Command and Control Senior Fire Officer

This course provides an understanding of the role and responsibilities of an incident commander, from command and control functions to the coordination and communications required in disaster response. Participants will also learn to formulate an airport emergency plan for mitigating aircraft accidents and emergency incidents involving dangerous goods.

This course provides participants with the theories, principles and practices of fire station management, training, facilities and fire safety planning, as well as command and control at aircraft crash site to prepare them for their role as senior fire officers.

Theory

Command and Control Review

- Overview of the command system review

- Incident command and control system

Role and Responsibilities of the Incident Commander

- Emergency scene factors

- Sizing up of fire-ground

- Fire-ground safety

Emergency Operations Centre

- Command, coordination and communications

- Components of the emergency operations centre

- Mobile command post

Airport Emergency Planning

- Airport emergency plan document

- Agencies involved

- Roles and responsibilities of each agency for different types of emergencies

- Mitigation of aircraft accidents

- Handling emergencies involving dangerous goods

- Casualty management for mass evacuation

- Review of airport emergency plan

Crisis Management

- Communications network

- Setting up of a crisis management team

- On-scene communications and E-Net system

- Airport emergency drills

Case Studies on Aircraft Crash and Table-top Exercise

Practical

On-site Command, Coordination and Communications Exercise

- On-scene command and control

- Incident priorities

Site Visit to Changi Airport Terminal Fire Command Centre

Aircraft Fire-fighting Training Using Simulator


OUTLINE

Fire Station Management

- International Civil Aviation Organization Standards and Recommended Practices for rescue fire-fighting services (RFFS)

- Management and leadership in the fire service

- Basic budgeting and procurement

- Estimating expenditure

- Airport emergency planning

- Planning and development

- Aerodrome safety management system

- Surveillance audit for civil aerodrome

- Human factors

Training and Facilities Planning

- Competency-based training

- Proficiency standards and ratings

- Design and siting of airport fire stations

Fire Service Equipment

- Latest technology and equipment specifications

- Fire-fighting extinguishing agents

- RFFS vehicle standards and vehicle performance tests

Fire Safety

- Hangar and building fire protection

- Airport fire safety

- Fire safety engineering

- Hazards of aircraft refuelling operation

Fire Service Operations

- Analysis and evaluation of recent aircraft accidents

- Response to airport emergencies

- Response to hazardous material incidents

- Command and control structure

- Water rescue plan

- Aircraft accident investigation

Practical Training

- On-scene command and control at aircraft crash site

- Case studies

- Tactical table-top exercises and debriefs

- Physical exercises

On-the-Job Training

- Discussion on RFFS organisation and management

- Visits to facilities of technical interest

OUTLINE

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS DURATIONADMISSION REQUIREMENTS DURATION




Be in the supervisory position for at least one year

Have completed an Airport Fire Officer course or its equivalent




Have at least two years of relevant experience as Duty Officer or Officer-in-charge of a fire station

Have completed an Airport Fire Officer course or its equivalent

5 days 4 weeks

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Strategies and Tactics in Internal Fire-fighting Advanced Airport Fire-fighter

The course provides an update on the latest internal fire-fighting techniques. Participants will also learn how to deal with internal fires as well as execute search and rescue missions at different compartmental levels within an aircraft. A purpose-built flashover fire simulator provides realistic interior flashover fire training, while the A380 simulator facilitates training in the handling of internal aircraft fire-fighting and rescue of the worlds largest civilian airliner. Case studies on internal fire-fighting and emergency mitigation will also be covered.

This course provides in-depth knowledge of the theories, principles and practices of aircraft rescue and fire-fighting (ARFF). Participants will gain a better understanding of the types of fire service equipment and extinguishing agents, as well as acquire knowledge on the practical application of tactical approaches and rescue techniques in ARFF.

Self-contained Breathing Apparatus (SBCA) Requirements

- Physiology of SCBA

- SCBA procedures

- Use of SCBA in smoke and darkness

Structural Interior Fire-fighting Techniques

- External hose-laying methods

- Entry points and entry into building

- Coordination and control

- Fire-fighting techniques

- Search, rescue and evacuation techniques

Aircraft Internal Fire-fighting Techniques

- External fire protection

- Use of ladders and airstairs

- Entry into aircraft

- Fire-fighting procedures

- Ventilation

- Gallery, overhead compartment, toilet chute and aircraft seat fires

- Search techniques in aircraft

- Rescue and evacuation

Compartment Fire Behaviours

- Pre-empting back draft and flashovers

- Approach and entry

- Ventilation


- Search patterns

- Rescue and evacuation


Case Studies

- SCBA mishaps

- Aircraft internal fire

- Building fire-fighting

Practical Training

- Control of flashovers

- Compartment fire-fighting techniques

- Aircraft internal fire-fighting techniques


OUTLINE

Fire Service Equipment and Extinguishing Agents

- Fire-fighting hydraulics

- Fire pumps and primers

- Fire extinguishing agents

- Breathing apparatus operations and search procedures

- Portable fire extinguisher

Rescue and Fire-fighting Principles

- Fire chemistry

- Introduction to dangerous goods

- Aircraft fire-fighting strategies and tactics

- Radio communications

- Application of foam on aircraft fire

- Building fire-fighting and rescue

- Smoke hazards

Tactical Procedures and Methods

- Aircraft engine and landing gear fire


- Aircraft evacuation systems

- ICAO rescue and fire-fighting and critical area concept

- Fire in aircraft hangar

- Liquefied petroleum gas fire

- Handling military aircraft incidents

- Safety procedures for helicopter fires

Aircraft Rescue and Fire-fighting Training

- Rescue methods

- Aircraft internal fires

- Aircraft landing gear fires

- Introduction to hazardous materials

- Casualty handling

- Communications training

- On-site tactical approach

- Aircraft fire-fighting techniques

- Aircraft collision fire

- Aircraft fire remote attack

- Helicopter and fighter jet ARFF

- Breathing apparatus training

- Structural fire-fighting and rescue

- Introduction to black boxes

On-the-job Training

- Discussion on the Airport Emergency Services unit of Singapore Changi Airport

- Functions of operational units

- Physical training


About 70 percent of the training is devoted to practical exercises.

OUTLINE

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS DURATIONWHO SHOULD ATTEND DURATION

Fire-fighters and supervisors responsible for fighting internal fires in structural buildings and aircraft, personnel from civil aviation authorities and airport authorities/operators, building owners, fire safety enforcement officers and those in the oil-refining, petrochemical and manufacturing industries who have to deal with internal fire situations at their premises.




Have at least one year of relevant experience in aircraft rescue and fire-fighting

Have completed a Basic Airport Fire-fighter course or its equivalent

5 days 4 weeks

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Airport Fire Officer Aviation Fire-fighting Foam Evaluation

This course provides participants with the theories, principles and practices of fire station management, tactical fire-fighting involving various emergencies and fire-ground command and leadership skills to prepare them for their roles as airport fire officers.

This course provides the necessary knowledge and skills to conduct aviation fire-fighting foam evaluation in accordance with both the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) fire test standard and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 412 standard. This includes test procedures on evaluating the quality of the foam concentrates as determined by ICAO and foam induction test carried out in conjunction with the operations of the aircraft fire-fighting vehicles, in line with NFPA standards.

Fire Station Management

- Fire-ground leadership

- Supervisors responsibilities

- Fire prevention survey

- Airport categorisation

- Instructional techniques

- Principles of instruction

- Fire-ground control at aircraft accident site

- Proficiency test and rating system

Equipment, Agents and Hydraulics

- Monitor hose-work at mock-up with water

- Foaming agents

- Pump, primers, gauges and tanks

- Speed drill on donning protective clothing

- Complementary agents

- Pump tests and tank calibration

- Breathing apparatus operation

Tactical Procedures and Methods

- Application of foam

- Rescue of passengers

- Water supply for fire-fighting

- Putting out fuel fire with water

- Freighter aircraft fires

- Forced entry

- Fires in aircraft hangars

- Building fire-fighting techniques

- Case studies on aircrash

- Handling uncommon emergencies


- Radiotelephony procedures

Fire-ground Leadership Training

- What is leadership

- Becoming a competent leader

- Applying leadership principles at the fire-ground

- Fire prevention inspection

- Fire-fighting tactical procedures

- Passenger and freighter aircraft fires

- Breathing apparatus operation

- Aircraft collision split attack

- Refueller and running fuel fires

- Night exercises

On-the-job Training

- Discussion on Rescue Fire-fighting Services organisations

- Daily routine and vehicle maintenance


About 50 percent of the training is devoted to practical exercises.


OUTLINE

Theory

Foaming Agents

- Properties of various types of aircraft foaming agents

Foam Proportioning Systems of Fire Vehicles

- Around-the-pump proportions

- Metered proportioning

- Limitations and fault analysis

Rescue and Fire-fighting Vehicle Foam Production Performance Testing: NFPA 412 Standard

- Level A foam: Test method B

- Level B Foam: Test method A

- Measuring foam discharge pattern

Foam Evaluation: ICAO Fire Test Standard

- Level A and B foam

- Tests for the physical properties of foam

- Measuring expansion and drainage rates of foam

- Determining cost effectiveness of foams

Vehicles Foam Performance Test: Fault Analysis

- Vehicle foam performance test

- Troubleshooting on vehicle foam performance test

Sustaining Fire Vehicle Performance: Fire-fighting Foam Production

- Examining the relevant factors

- Production of fire-fighting foam complying with NFPA/ICAO tests protocol

Practical

Hands-on Exercises Involving Level A and B Foam

Hands-on Assessment Involving Level A and B Foam

OUTLINE

WHO SHOULD ATTEND DURATIONADMISSION REQUIREMENTS DURATION




Have at least two years of relevant experience in aircraft rescue and fire-fighting

Have completed an Advanced Airport Fire-fighter course or its equivalent

Personnel involved in the hands-on evaluation and procurement of aviation fire-fighting foam, fire suppression equipment and maintenance of fire vehicles and fire-fighting systems from civil aviation authorities, airport authorities/operators, civil defence organisations, municipal fire brigades, rescue and emergency response service as well as oil-refining, petrochemical and manufacturing industries.

4 weeks 5 days

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Basic Airport Fire-fighter Breathing Apparatus Maintenance

This course provides participants with the fundamentals of aircraft rescue and fire-fighting (ARFF) for both aircraft emergencies and building fires at airports, in accordance with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)s competency requirements in ARFF. Participants will also learn the basic skills in handling structural fires, technical rescue and mitigation of hazardous materials (Hazmat) incident.

This course equips new and current professional fire-fighters with the necessary skills and knowledge required for the proper maintenance and servicing of Self-contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) sets. Besides practical training on maintenance, participants will also learn to trouble-shoot problems and testing methodologies and procedures for SCBA.

Fundamentals of ARFF

- Roles and responsibilities of an airport fire-fighter

- Fire behaviour and concept

- Fire chemistry and principles of combustion

- Classifications of fire

- Methods of fire extinction

- Branches, nozzles and hydraulics

- Types of hoses

- Application of extinguishing agents

- Care of equipment

- Types of ladders and safe-handling

- Ladder rescue

- Types of stretchers and their use

- Safe-handling of casualties

- Physiology of self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)

- Search and rescue patterns using SCBA

- Basic fire pump principles

- Types of fire pumps

- Care for fire-fighting pumps

Advanced ARFF Knowledge

- Airport and aircraft familiarisation

- Aircraft construction and hazards

- Emergency exits and doors

- Seating configuration

- Properties and hazards of aviation fuel

- Aircraft rescue and fire-fighting strategies and tactics

- Approach, insulation and isolation

- Entry

- ICAO rescue and fire-fighting and critical area concept

Other ARFF Skills and Techniques

- Structural rescue and fire-fighting strategies and tactics

- Approach and entry

- Methods of water application

- Confined space entry and rescue

- Approach to Hazmat incident

- Basic vehicle extrication

Practical Applications

- Application of aircraft rescue and fire- fighting techniques

- Usage of SCBA in confined space rescue

- Application of building fire-fighting techniques

- Donning of protective clothing and Hazmat suits

- Mitigation of Hazmat incidents

- Handling and operation of fire extinguishers

- Search and rescue

Technical Site Visits

- Airport fire stations and Sea Rescue Base

- SIA Training Centre


OUTLINE

Background to SCBA

- Types of SCBA sets

- SCBA requirements

- Maintenance tools required

SCBA Parts

- Materials used for SCBA parts

- Parts and components

- Specialised tools for various components

Dismantling the SCBA

- Method of dismantling

- Specialised tools for dismantling

Re-assembling the SCBA

- Method of re-assembling

- Specialised tools for re-assembling

Troubleshooting SCBA

- Inspection procedures

- Records and maintenance

- Identifying problems

- SCBA advisories

- Solutions and recommendations

Testing the SCBA (Post Maintenance)

- Methodology and procedure

SCBA Compressor/Face Mask

- Minor maintenance

- Filter servicing

- Safety requirement

- Maintenance schedule

Practical Exercise on SCBA Maintenance

- Dismantling SCBA sets

- Replacing various parts of SCBA sets

- Reassembling of SCBA sets

- Testing of reassembled sets

OUTLINE

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS DURATIONADMISSION REQUIREMENTS DURATION



Have prior knowledge of basic SCBA

Be proficient in the English language (written and spoken)

12 weeks 5 days

1918

Breathing Apparatus Operations

This course provides participants with the theories, principles and practices of the safe use of a Self-contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) in a smoke-filled environment and prepares them to carry out rescue operations using the SCBA. Besides practical training in the donning of SCBA, participants will also learn the techniques and procedures for search and rescue in various scenarios.

OBJECTIVES

Theory

Physiology of SCBA

- Respiratory and circulatory cycles

- Atmospheric hazards

Components of SCBA

- Back pack assembly

- High pressure metal cylinder assembly

- Pressure reducing valve assembly

- Face piece assembly

Basic Troubleshooting and Maintenance

- Charging of cylinders

- Basic fault findings

- Maintenance of face mask

SCBA Entry Control Board

- SCBA tally and entry control board

- Entry control points

- Entry control procedures: Stages one and two

Types of SCBA

- Open circuit positive pressure SCBA

- Closed circuit SCBA

Safety Procedures during SCBA Operations

- Distress Signal Unit

- Methods of searching

- Use of SCBA in various scenarios

- Building fires

- Backdraft and flashover incidents

Practical

SCBA Donning and Operating Procedures

- Search and rescue in various scenarios using SCBA

- Heated and smoke-filled environment such as building fires and confined space environment

- Aircraft cabin environment

BA Endurance Training

OUTLINE

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS DURATION



Have at least two years experience in the fire service

Have completed the Basic Fire-fighter course or its equivalent

5 days

2120

Confined Space and Structural Rope Rescue

This course provides the knowledge and skills needed to effectively carry out rescue works in a confined space situation, which is often also a highly hazardous environment with the danger of explosion, poisoning and asphyxiation at the onset of entry. Participants will also learn to carry out rescue works from elevated structural environments during emergencies. Training will be conducted in specific simulators that conform to industry standards.

Overview of Confined Space and Structural Rope Rescue

- Legislation, standards and guidelines

- International requirements and practices such as the National Fire Protection Association and Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Confined Space and Structural Rope Rescue Equipment

- Use and care of breathing apparatus sets and rescue tools

Pre-planning of Rescue in a Highly Hazardous Confined Space Environment

- Stages in a confined space rescue process

- Types of rescue: Entry and non-entry

Establishment of Anchor Point: Rigging

- Knots tying

- Anchor system

Rope Manoeuvre Skills

- Ascending and descending skills

- Rope changeover

Rope Rescue

- Locating and transporting victims in a hazardous confined space environment

- Accessing, stabilising and transporting victims in an elevated environment

- Patient packaging using rope

- Rescue stretcher and Evac body splint

- Performing the pick-off

- Casualty pulley system

- Personal emergency escape rope system

- High-line rescue system

Rescue Team Organisation and Management

- Roles and responsibilities

- Incident management system in a confined space and structural rope rescue

Practical Assessment

- Confined space rescue

- Structural rope rescue

OUTLINE

OBJECTIVES


Operational personnel involved in handling confined space and/or elevated structural emergencies operations from civil aviation authorities, airport authorities/operators, civil defence organisations, municipal fire brigades, oil-refinery, petrochemical and manufacturing industries as well as emergency and rescue services.

5 days

Foam Tender Operations and Defensive Driving Workshop

This workshop provides the essential skills needed for safe and defensive driving of a major foam tender. Through the use of a state-of-the art driving simulator with a motion platform, participants will acquire the skills and develop capabilities required to handle the foam tender in an emergency through experiential learning. The simulator also generates various emergency scenarios such as aircraft fires or crashes to train participants to drive the vehicle under various scenarios, including heavy rain, poor visibility conditions and difficult terrains. The operational maintenance and technical inspections of a major foam tender and airside safety regulations will also be covered.

OBJECTIVES

Theory

ICAOs Specifications on Foam Tenders

- Foam and water tank capacity

- Complementary agents

- Minimum requirements for airports up to Category 10

Foam Tender Construction, Operating Systems and Preventive Maintenance

- Steering

- Pneumatic system

- Hydraulic system

- Electrical system

- Fire pump

- Daily checks on fire-fighting system

- Weekly pump output test

- Monthly vacuum test

- Foam tank de-sludging

Safe and Defensive Driving

- All-terrain driving

- Driving in adverse weather conditions

- Emergency response

Safety Regulations at Airside

- Airfield safety regulations

- Enforcement

- Airfield driving training, test and permit

Practical

Participants will go through the following simulation training and exercises using the Foam Tender Driving Simulator:

Driving a Foam Tender

- Circuit driving

- Reversing

- Emergency braking and stopping

- Off-road driving

- Accident simulation

Monitor Operations

- Remote control

- Manual operation

Aircraft Crash Fire-fighting Exercises

- Response test and acceleration

- Tactical positioning

- Fire-fighting

- Pump-and-roll operation

Practical Assessment Using Simulator

- Off-road driving

- Pump operations

OUTLINE

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS DURATION

Be an airport fire service personnel qualified to drive and operate major foam tenders or trucks

Have at least a Class 4 driving/heavy vehicle licence or its equivalent

Have at least one year experience in driving and operating a foam tender

5 days

2322

Incident Command and Control WorkshopJointly organised with Texas Engineering Extension Service (TEEX), US

This workshop provides training on effective emergency management, from planning to command and control at major incidents, including handling terrorism incidents. Besides acquiring knowledge on emergency operations, strategies and tactics, participants will also gain better understanding of the structure and functions of an Emergency Operations Center (EOC).

Background of an Incident Command System (ICS)

- Overview of an ICS

- Components of an ICS

- Organisation and responsibility

- Divisions and groups

Factors Affecting an Emergency Management System

Emergency Operations, Strategies and Tactics

- Pre-planning of emergency operations

- Emergency incident size-up and evaluation

Fireground Size-up, Strategies and Tactics

Site Command and Control

- Control zones

- Purpose of staging, rehabilitation and a command post

- Application of strategies and tactics at the scene

Structure and Functions of an EOC

- Roles and responsibilities of an incident commander, executive and command staff

- Effectiveness of an EOC

- Multi-agency operations

- Maintaining control of the emergency and incident site

- Planning and operations

- Logistics and finance

- Public information

Terrorism

- Types of terrorism

- Terrorists motivations

- Security issues

- Planning of emergency response to terrorist incidents

Effective Communications and Telecommunications Priorities During Emergency Operations

- General guidelines

- Common errors

Causes of Accidents

- An investigators perspective

- Medical perspective

Post-incident Crisis Intervention

Practical Exercises on Radio Communications and Application of ICS and EOC in a Major Incident

OBJECTIVES

OUTLINE


Operational personnel with fire safety and prevention responsibilities and are involved in emergency rescue operations from civil aviation authorities, airport authorities/operators, civil defence organisations, municipal fire brigades, as well as oil-refining, petrochemical and manufacturing industries.

5 days

Strategies and Tactics for Hazardous Materials Incident Management WorkshopJointly organised with Texas Engineering Extension Service (TEEX), US

This workshop provides knowledge and expertise on the characteristics and identification of common hazardous materials (Hazmat) found in cargo shipments, including hazards associated with weapons of mass destruction (WMD). Participants will acquire the techniques of temporary plugging and patching for stopping leakages involving Hazmat shipping containers, as well as understand how the incident command management system is applied during Hazmat emergencies.

OBJECTIVES

Identification, Characteristics and Toxicology of Hazmat

Hazmat Emergency Response Concepts and Standard Operating Procedures

Components of an Effective Hazmat Emergency Management System

Overview of a Hazmat Incident Command Management System

Effective Communications During a Hazmat Incident

Technical Information Resources for Hazmat Emergency Response

Use of Self-contained Breathing Apparatus

Use of Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment: Maintenance Checks and Tests

Use of Direct-reading Hazmat Field Detection Instruments: Calibration and Limitations

Techniques and Procedures for Confinement and Containment of Leaking Hazmat

Decontamination Protocol for Hazmat Personnel and Equipment

Heat Stress Illness: Symptomatology and Preventive Measures

Media Management at Incident Site

Hazards Associated with WMD

Mitigation of Terrorism Incidents

Practical Exercises Involving Simulated Hazmat Incident

Table-top Exercises

OUTLINE


Operational personnel involved in industrial/hazmat emergency management and operations from civil aviation authorities, airport authorities/operators, civil defence organisations, municipal fire brigades as well as oil-refining, petrochemical and manufacturing industries.

5 days

24

Documents

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