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GWO Basic Safety Training – Fire Awareness Refresher (FAW-R)

SKU: GWO FAW-R

Course objective

To refresh knowledge of fire prevention and improve skills in responding to fire emergencies. The course aims to ensure that participants are able to safely evacuate the turbine and effectively extinguish a fire in its early stages using the appropriate equipment.

Duration: 3 hours
Location: Gdynia
GWO compilance: V20
Price per person: 750
(about 175 )

Course description

The training focuses on the practical aspects of firefighting. The programme includes a review of the principles of fire development (the fire quadrilateral), identification of fire hazards specific to turbines, and exercises in the use of fire extinguishers (powder, foam) and fire blankets. Participants also practise techniques for moving safely in smoke-filled rooms.

Duration

The course lasts 3 hours.

Prerequisites

  • Possession of a valid WINDA ID number,
  • At least 18 years of age,
  • A valid (not expired) GWO Fire Awareness certificate (basic or previous refresher),
  • No respiratory conditions preventing participation in exercises (e.g. in simulated smoke).

Outcomes upon completion

The participant is able to correctly assess a fire situation, select the appropriate extinguishing agent for the type of fuel, and safely carry out an evacuation in conditions of limited visibility. They have refreshed their habits regarding raising the alarm and working with a team during an incident.

Certificate validity

The certificate is valid for 24 months (2 years). To maintain your certification, you must complete a refresher course within the last 2 months before the expiry date of your current certificate.

Information regarding the completed training will be recorded in the international GWO WINDA database. The digital record enables 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,
  • Clothing made from natural materials (preferably a cotton jumpsuit or sportswear) – synthetic materials can be dangerous during fire drills.

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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