Damage Control Team

Description

HRDC Training Programme No: 10001103507

COURSE OBJECTIVE

Understand the roles and responsibilities of the DCT Commander and Leader.
Understand and know how to response during gas release, using gas detector and SCBA.
Effectively and safely operate various basic Fire Fighting equipment.
Extinguish contained, running and pressure fed liquid hydrocarbon fires using the correct techniques and appropriate media.
Use water application techniques to contain and control fires involving gas and liquid hydrocarbons.
Apply basic fire-fighting strategy and tactics.
Apply the basic principles of dealing with fires involving pressure vessels.
Prepare an SCBA for wearing and don it correctly.
Communication effectiveness.
Understand and appreciate the effects of working in hot and humid atmospheres.
Understand the hazards involved with confined spaces/vessel entry / emergencies and appreciate the problems of extricating casualties from confined spaces whilst wearing breathing apparatus.
Understand the causes and effects of stress in an emergency situation and identify how to recognize it and control it.
Fully understand and apply the principles and techniques of teamwork and leadership in order to function as an effective fire fighting unit.
Demonstrate confidence in their personal abilities to perform as an effective Site Emergency Response Team.