1. British Petroleum Plc International ERT training program
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2. An Overview of BP Plc.’s International Fire Training
Introduction
An Overview of BP Plc.’s International Fire Training
Randal S. Fletcher
Eastern Hemisphere Coordinator
Australasia Crisis Management Advisor
CM/ER supt. Bulwer Island
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3. Topics of Discussion Brief History of program Focus and Philosophy
Courses and course content
Advanced Exterior Fire fighting
LNG
Leadership
AEF 2 (pending)
Logistics
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5. Brief History Began in 1986 as joint effort of 5 BP US refineries
Met NFPA 600,(then draft 1081) EMACS certified (first of its kind)
After 2000 mergers programs combined enhanced and modernized (100 company Chief’s and ER managers world wide, meet and agree on course and curriculum!!!)
Long term agreement with training facility (2020)
Additional courses introduced (leadership 2002, LNG 2006)
New course pending additional training sites under review
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6. Focus and Philosophy
A consistent approach and standard where practicable
Capitalize on “in house” expertise and learning
Follow NFPA as minimum guideline
Produce a “Thinking” firefighter that is effective in real facility context (not hose monkeys)
Knowledge and skills based (classroom and field)
Cooperation with and supplement to site specific training, Not a substitute
Professional development for leaders
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7. Focus and Philosophy Does not replace specialized or advanced training
Tank firefighting, HAZMAT, Strat/tact, etc.
Modularized, progressive and integrated
Promotes sharing of ideas/lessons learned
Demonstrates support from “Top of House”
Is a “Perk”
Documented and verified training
Cost management
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8. Advanced Exterior Firefighting
Focus is to develop ability to safely perform both offensive and defensive firefighting duties as a basic firefighter (NFPA 600).
5 day course (40 hrs)
14 elements
Includes written test and Field Skills testing
Ratio of 1 to 8 with an additional safety officer and a fuel controller provided by A&M
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9. Advanced Exterior Firefighting
COURSE OUTLINE
Chemistry of Fire
Portable Fire Extinguishers
Self Contained Breathing Apparatus
Hose Handling
Basic Hardware
Fire Ground Hydraulics
Hose Deployment and Decommissioning
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10. Advanced Exterior Firefighting
Master Streams / Fixed Systems
Effective Streams
ICS Duties and Responsibilities
Foam
Incident Response and Hazards
LPG Emergencies
Strategy and Tactics
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15. LNG
Same basics as Advanced Exterior class
Video
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16. Leadership
The Course focuses on the Team Leader/Company Officer level responder.
Not strat/tact
Focuses on leadership attributes and skills in a fire ground context
Broad spectrum of media, techniques
Small classes (max 15)
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20. Leadership COURSE OUTLINE
Roles and Responsibilities of Fire Ground Leaders
Motivation
Order giving
Communications
Fire Ground Size-Up
Fire Ground Tactics
Equipment and Resources
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21. Advanced Exterior 2 Much more focused and specialized
Grew out of need for “next step” for firefighters
Pilot scheduled for this fall
Detail focus on: hydraulics, priorities and size-up, actually USING plans, different agents, Special hazards, SCBA management and control, special equipment, etc.
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22. Logtistics Held twice a year
Total attendance approx 80 students for all three (demand growing)
International representation
Municipal Govt. Reps. JV and mutual aid attendance as well
Instructors from BP assets and Texas A&M
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23. Logisics Guest speakers and presentations GVP intro and endorsement
Buncefield, Turkey earthquake, 911, Texas city
GVP intro and endorsement
Coordination of international travellers
Special diets
Medical qualifications
Course materials
TEEX integration
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24. Logtistics
Costs
AEF $1800 US does not include airfare and accommodations (special rates)
LNG $3000 plus airfare and accommodations
Leadership $2000 US plus airfare and accommodations
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26. Questions?
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