FAW

GWO BST Fire Awareness (FAW) Training

Fire prevention, extinguishing methods and emergency response inside a wind turbine.

Duration: 3 hours 20 minutes

The Module

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Training overview

A fire in a nacelle or tower is a confined-space emergency with a single escape route. This module covers how fire starts and spreads, how it is prevented, and how to use the firefighting equipment carried in a turbine before evacuation becomes the only option.

This module forms part of GWO Basic Safety Training (BST).

What this module covers

Legislation governing fire safety in wind industry settings
Fire combustion and fire spread principles
Fire extinguishing methods and equipment
Fire prevention strategies
Firefighting equipment specific to wind turbine generators

Practical training

Practice exercises using firefighting equipment
Scenario-based fire response activities
Hands-on demonstration of turbine fire response procedures

Competencies

Recognise the early signs of fire and act to prevent it
Select and use the correct extinguishing method and equipment
Follow turbine evacuation and alarm procedures

Learning objectives

Understand fire safety legislation for wind industry settings
Understand combustion, fire spread and prevention
Use fire extinguishing and turbine-specific firefighting equipment
Practise emergency response through scenario exercises

Part of

GWO Basic Safety Training (BST)

Who it is for

Personnel who will work in the wind industry or related fields with duties in a wind turbine environment, usually in physical contact with the turbine structure — and anyone whose risk-assessed job function calls for one or more BST modules.

Please note

GWO is updating the refresher pathway for this training. Confirm the applicable route with our team before booking.

Prerequisites

The general prerequisites in GWO Requirements for Training

Assessment

Ongoing assessment throughout the course, recorded on the GWO Participant Performance Assessment form. Practical work is delivered at a 1:6 instructor-to-participant ratio so each participant is directly observed.

Refresher / Renewal

Fire Awareness Refresher (FAWR) runs for 3 hours using skill stations and scenarios. Valid for 24 months; a valid prior training record is required.

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