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GWO Basic Safety Training – Fire Awareness (FAW)

SKU: GWO FAW

Course objective

To equip participants with knowledge of fire prevention and the ability to respond effectively in the event of a fire. The course aims to teach employees how to safely evacuate smoke-filled turbine spaces and how to extinguish a fire in its early stages using hand-held equipment.

Duration: 3.5 hours
Location: Gdynia
GWO compilance: V20
Price per person: 800
(about 186 )

Course description

The training combines combustion theory (the fire quadrilateral)with practical exercises. Participants learn to identify different types of fires and select the appropriate fire extinguishers (powder, foam, fire blankets). The practical part involves extinguishing a controlled fire and procedures for moving around in dark or smoke-filled turbine rooms.

Duration

The course lasts 3,5 hours.

Prerequisites

  • Possession of a valid WINDA ID number,
  • At least 18 years of age,
  • No respiratory conditions that could be an obstacle during exercises in (simulated) smoke conditions.

Outcomes upon completion

The participant is able to identify potential fire hazards within a wind turbine and accurately assess the situation to make a decision between immediate evacuation or firefighting. Through proficient operation of fire extinguishers and fire blankets, they are capable of effectively suppressing a fire in its initial stage.

Certificate validity

The certificate is valid for 24 months (2 years). To maintain certification, a refresher course must be completed within the last 2 months prior to the expiry date of the current certificate.

Information about the completed training will be recorded in the international GWO WINDA database. The digital record allows authorised employers to instantly verify your qualifications.  For the participant, this means easy confirmation of competence worldwide without the need for paper documents.

What to bring

  • Valid ID card or passport,
  • Cotton or work clothing (it is best to avoid synthetic materials, which are flammable, during fire drills),
  • Clean change of shoes.

Why choose us?

Certified and audited GWO training centre

We offer one of the broadest training portfolios on the market and operate in accordance with international Global Wind Organisation standards. The quality of our training, the competencies of our instructors and our infrastructure are regularly audited.

ONLY AT IM TRAINING: a globally unique PCTC crew course using a full-scale training facility

We have a specialist training ground where participants practise realistic scenarios, including firefighting operations on PCTC vessels, RO-RO vessels and ferries, as well as hazards associated with electric vehicle fires.

We were the first in Poland to introduce GWO High Voltage courses

We made competencies available in Poland that previously required training abroad, reducing the time companies need to prepare teams for onshore and offshore projects.

End-to-end training organisation

We manage the entire process, from agreeing a suitable date and arranging transport and accommodation to delivering the training and preparing complete documentation. We also provide end-to-end support for groups and teams travelling from abroad.

Realistic, modern training infrastructure

We train participants using specialist equipment, full-scale structures, training towers, simulators and a pool, so they can practise procedures rather than simply hear about them.

Partnerships with industry and academic leaders

We work with Energy Innovation in Norway and leading maritime institutions in Poland: Gdynia Maritime University and the Polish Naval Academy. We combine international industry experience with expert knowledge and the resources of Polish maritime universities.

We care about more than just training

Accommodation facilities

We assist course participants and companies in arranging accommodation in Gdynia for the duration of their training. We partner with reliable accommodation providers offering a range of standards and price points, all located with convenient access to our training center.

Transport

We arrange transport for course participants from Poland and abroad. We offer transfers from airports, train stations, hotels, or company offices directly to IM Training in Gdynia. For training groups, we can also organize daily transfers between the accommodation and the training center.

Occupational health

In cooperation with an external clinic, we help arrange the required occupational health examinations. The scope may include, among others, the Chester Step Test, an exercise stress test, and the option to obtain an OEUK/OGUK certificate.

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