Compartment Fire Fighting Trainer, Washington Hall, International Fire Training College, April 2008

Compartment Fire Fighting Trainer (CFFT)

SACFO John Collins, SACFO Frank Dunne, SACFO Killian J Hennessy and F/f Kieran Howley successfully completed Compartment Fire Fighting Trainer courses with Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service in Washington Hall, International Fire Training College, Chorley, England. These courses were of 5 days duration.

Who is this course for?
This predominantly practical course provides the techniques and underpinning knowledge to effectively assess and safely deal with potential Flashover and Backdraught situations associated with compartment fires. Personnel who currently operate as Breathing Apparatus Trainers and who have a responsibility for delivering Compartment Fire Training.

Course Outline
This predominantly practical course enables the Trainer to deliver carbonaceous, unit-based Fire Behaviour Training complemented by underpinning theoretical knowledge. The programme includes a wide range of Fire Behaviour related aspects from water application and branch techniques through to door opening and tactical ventilation techniques. The programme was assessed by written paper and direct observation.

Benefits
The course takes full advantage of the extensive live fire training facilities and experienced training staff to provide individuals with the knowledge:
- To meet the requirement to provide sufficient and realistic training in line with current international best practice,
- To deliver Compartment Fire Training in line with current international best practice,
- Allowing personnel to experience Compartment Fire Training in a risk assessed controlled environment
- To devise and deliver risk assessed training which meets identified training needs.

Future Development
Following successful completion of this programme and upon having gained the necessary experience individuals can continue their development by undertaking the Positive Pressure Ventilation Trainer course.

Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service, Washington Hall,

Compartment Fire Fighting Trainer, Washington Hall, International Fire Training College, August 2008

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