Course code:

Duration: 2 days

Trainees per class: 5

Certificate validity: 3 years

1. Course Overview

The Basic Fire Fighting course provides participants with essential knowledge and skills to identify fire hazards, apply preventive measures, and respond effectively during the initial stages of a fire.

The course emphasizes practical use of fire-fighting equipment, helping participants improve their ability to respond to emergencies, protect themselves, and coordinate actions in workplaces, on vessels, and at offshore facilities.

2. Target Participants

This course is designed for:

Personnel working in industrial, construction, maritime, and offshore environments.

Personnel working on vessels, drilling rigs, and offshore facilities.

Workers who require basic fire prevention and fire-fighting knowledge and skills for their duties.

3. Training Contents

The course covers the following key topics:

Principles of combustion and common fire hazards in the workplace.

Fire prevention measures and control of ignition sources.

Identification, selection, and use of appropriate fire-fighting equipment.

Alarm, communication, and response procedures upon discovering a fire.

Initial fire-fighting techniques and practical use of fire-fighting equipment.

Personal safety principles and coordination during emergency response.

4. Learning Objectives

Upon completion, participants will be able to:

Identify fire hazards and apply appropriate preventive measures.

Select and use basic fire-fighting equipment correctly.

Perform initial fire-fighting actions within the scope of their training.

Follow alarm, evacuation, and emergency response procedures.

5. Training Method

The course combines classroom instruction with practical exercises, enabling participants to reinforce their knowledge and develop hands-on skills in using fire-fighting equipment through simulated scenarios.

6. Duration and Certification

Training duration, assessment requirements, and certification are subject to the course programme and applicable requirements at the time of delivery.

7. Course Registration

Safety and Environmental Protection Division (SEPD), Vietsovpetro provides information on the course programme, training schedule, and enrolment requirements.