Manage Heat Related Illness

Overview

About this course

2.0h$95

This course applies to individuals who are tasked with undertaking firefighting training and operational response activities in difficult environments. The course is mapped to and aligns with the following international standards:

ICAO Airport Services Manual, Part 1, Doc 9137 – Chapter 18.
NFPA 1582 – Standard on Comprehensive Occupational Medical Program for Fire Departments.

Competencies

Competencies obtained

On completion of this course participants will be able to:

Identify the common effects of working in heat.
Recognize the risks and impacts of elevated body temperature on firefighter health and operational safety.
Identify work activities that may cause heat-related illnesses.
Explain what controls can be introduced to mitigate the risk of heat-related illnesses.
Demonstrate an understanding of first aid procedures appropriate to heat-related illnesses.

Content

Course content

This course covers the following topics:

Case Study

Introduction

Safety

Hydration

Cooling

Summary

Enroling

Who should enrol?

Personnel involved in aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) or emergency response activities.
Seasoned ARFF personnel looking to update and expand their knowledge.
Those looking to commence their career as an aviation rescue fire fighter.
Anyone seeking to build or refresh their knowledge and skills to perform effectively in an ARFF environment.

ARFF Fire Captain

Leads airport fire and rescue personnel, overseeing emergency response operations and ensuring safety and compliance standards.

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Yes – Ceventas, the company behind Klayo and the Online Learning Centre, is an ICAO TRAINAIR Plus member and all courses are accredited by Airports Council International (ACI).