New Smoke Training
05.04.2008
Fire-Aid International Training Ltd is testing out the latest in simulated smoke technology on board various vessels in an aim to make the training as realistic as possible.
The smoke generator produces non-toxic smoke and is the most advanced generator available, the smoke has the same characteristics as smoke from a real fire and will fill a compartment in seconds.
The generators are being used by training facilitators to demonstrate how quickly smoke will fill a compartment and spread from deck to deck in a fire.
It also takes the on board training to another level, as the fire-fighters breathing apparatus procedures are tested to their limits.
Senior Facilitator Steve Wallis said "The smoke generators are amazing technology; I have used them in the past but never before seen one capable of producing such realistic smoke so quickly. The smoke produced acts exactly like the smoke produced in a rapidly developing fire but without the heat and associated dangers from a real fire. We are now able to push the fire-fighter harder in order to gain a higher standard of on-board training, the crew are all surprised how quickly smoke spreads through their ship and it heightens their awareness making them realise how important a quick response is in a fire and how important it is to keep the compartment doors closed at all times."
Fire-Aid International Training Ltd, intends to continue the trail for several months before supplying smoke generators to all the facilitators for use on most on board training sessions.
Nigel gets his feet wet!
08.03.2008
Fire-Aid International facilitator Nigel Kendrick made his return to the water recently in Greece.
FAI Instructors were flown out to Greece for a two day training program on board an oil tanker anchored off the coast of Pylos.
Nigel had been seconded to land based programs several years ago but has just returned to ship born training after nearing completion of his land based projects.
Nigel said "It was nice to get back on the ships after several years on land, and especially nice to travel out to Greece for some welcome warm weather".
MV Jupiter Bright released from detention
08.03.2008
The MV Jupiter Bright has been released following its Port State Detention by the MCA in Silvertown, East London after undergoing Emergency Preparedness training by Fire-Aid International Training Ltd.
The MCA detained the Vessel due to the poor standards of Emergency Preparedness witnessed during a Port State Inspection.
FAITL were contacted to assist in the re-training of the crew and responded immediately with a specialised team of instructors to raise the standards to an acceptable level.
An intensive training program was initiated by the Senior Instructor and the vessel was released from detention following a re-inspection visit by the MCA.
New photographs and video clips
08.03.2008
Fire-Aid International Training Ltd, have uploaded more photographs and video clips for everyone to enjoy.
A range of photographs have been uploaded including more pictures of faulty equipment the instructors find during their on-board inspections.
View the latest video showing what a difference a day makes with both the initial drill prior to training and a drill at the end of a single days training with Fire-Aid International.
Setubal Released from detention
03.03.2008
The MV Setubal was released from detention earlier today following on-board Emergency Preparedness training by FAITL.
Training Director Chris Rowley said "The crew responded well to the training and performed a good drill for the MCA following the training, we are pleased the vessel is released and the crew are obviously now much more competent in the event of a fire"
Setubal detained in Avonmouth
02.03.2008
Fire-Aid International Training Ltd are currently retraining the crew of the MV Setubal in Emergency Preparedness following port state detention.
Instructors are working hard with the crew to ensure an acceptable level is reached in order to pass the MCA inspection.
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