
Fire Team Leader
Command-level training for fire team leaders: incident sizing-up, tactical decision making, crew control and on-scene communications.
Learning outcomes
- Lead and manage a firefighting team during emergency operations.
- Assess fire situations and develop effective tactical plans.
- Coordinate with other emergency response teams and external agencies.
- Ensure the safety and well-being of all team members.
- Communicate clearly and effectively under high- pressure situations.
- Make critical decisions regarding firefighting strategies and resource allocation.
- Conduct post-incident analysis and prepare detailed reports.
- Oversee the training and development of fire team members.
- Manage the maintenance and readiness of firefighting equipment.
- Implement and review fire safety policies and procedures.
Who should attend
Designated fire team members, wardens, helideck crews and response leaders
On completion
Global SPS certificate of training issued to each successful participant, with records retained for client and regulatory audit.
Where we deliver this course
We deliver the Fire Team Leader course at our training centre in Abidjan or directly on your site anywhere in Côte d'Ivoire and West Africa, in English or French, for groups of 6 to 12 participants. Courses follow international standards and are scheduled around your operation.
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