GWO Fire Awareness Course - Calgary, Canada

Duration: ½ Day

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GWO Fire Awareness in Calgary

Please read the requirements prior to booking the course.

Our GWO Fire Awareness course in Calgary is part of the GWO Basic Safety Training (BST) program. This GWO fire awareness training equips wind industry personnel with the knowledge and confidence to prevent, identify, and respond to fire incidents in turbines and facilities. Participants learn to recognize fire hazards, understand combustion principles, operate firefighting equipment, and follow safe evacuation procedures to meet GWO safety standards.

What You'll Learn

Principles of fire combustion and common hazards taught in the GWO Fire Awareness course
How to identify and reduce fire risks in turbines and related facilities
Correct selection and use of firefighting equipment as part of GWO fire awareness training
Safe and effective emergency response techniques
Evacuation procedures for offshore and onshore environments
Compliance with GWO Fire Awareness certification standards

Who Should Attend

Wind turbine technicians and maintenance personnel requiring GWO Fire Awareness training
Offshore and onshore wind farm workers needing GWO fire awareness certification
Contractors and subcontractors in the wind energy sector
Health and safety professionals responsible for fire prevention and emergency planning
Anyone completing GWO BST who must pass the GWO Fire Awareness course in Calgary

Course Dates

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Course Dates

Course available on our MCL Training Centre located in Calgary – AB.

Assessment

Includes both a written test and hands-on practical assessment

Course Duration

This is a ½ day course. Evaluation is done on last day of the course

Trainer-to-candidate Ratio

Theory – 1:12 | Practical – 1:6

Certification Period

The certificate will remain valid for 2 years from the date of assessment

Certification

Upon successful completion, your certificate will be available on WINDA for download

Included in Course

All training equipment is provided and included in the course fee. Successful candidates will be issued with a GWO WINDA Certificate at no additional cost upon completion of the assessment

Requirements

Participants must be at least 18 years of age and in good physical health.

All candidates are required to be free from any medical conditions or disabilities that could interfere with safe participation in training.

A self-declared statement of fitness must be completed prior to the course.

A working knowledge of English is essential. Participants must be able to understand, speak, read, and write in English to follow course materials and instructions safely and effectively.

All new participants must register on the GWO WINDA system prior to the course to obtain a valid WINDA ID. This ID is required to record your certification.

Participants must wear steel-toed safety boots to the training.