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Practical live fire training is undertaken on one of the most extensive and comprehensive fire training grounds in the world, burning either liquid propane or aviation fuel. Our ability to offer unlimited black smoke burns to clients provides a truly authentic fire training experience.
The training area has taxiways/aprons and a number of large passenger aircraft simulators including a purpose built Category 10 simulator to reflect the challenges created by the new generation of large aircraft.
The range of Aviation simulators include:
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A 380 Category 10 simulation rig
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B747 Category 9 simulation rig
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B767/777 Category 8/7 simulation rig
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B737 Category 6 simulation rig
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F50/ATR Category 5/4 simulation rig
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S76 Civil Helicopter
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Cessna style light aircraft simulator
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Military Helicopter
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Military Tornado
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Flight/Cabin Crew training rig
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CFBT training rig.
We have vast experience in training of overseas delegates from over 80 countries throughout the world to ICAO recommendations.
We provide UK CAA approved courses for Airport Fire Service personnel at every level and flight deck and cabin crew training to meet the requirements of CAP 360/JAR-OPS 1, incident scene management training for local authority fire brigades and command and control training using computer based simulator technology.
Please click here to view the range of Aviation courses available.
Working in partnership with Falck Nutec, in addition to a full range of OPITO accredited courses, we are able to offer many extra training courses (JOIFF, MCA) including a wide range designed to specific company needs. We also welcome any opportunity to expand our knowledge and client base and are happy to discuss training programmes to meet individual client needs.
The range of offshore simulators include:
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S76 Civil Helicopter
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Raised Helideck including Helicopter simulator
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Compartment fire rig unit with multi levels
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Chemical rig simulation
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Chemical distribution plant simulation
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800 ft sq bund incorporating pressure vessel
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2 x 100 ft sq bunds
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Pressurised storage vessel simulation
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Accommodation unit
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Confined space rig
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Heat and humidity rig
We can provide:
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Specially designed chemical plant rig offering a wide range of hot fire scenarios
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Bespoke training to meet specific company requirements
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Offshore fire emergency courses to OPITO standards
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Training in safety and survival techniques for the offshore industry including working in confined spaces.
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Full range of JOIFF accredited courses.
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Maritime courses MCA accredited.
Please click here to view the range of Offshore courses available.
Utilising our specially designed training rigs we are able to offer a range of JOIFF approved courses. The rigs provide delegates with Fire and Non Fire scenarios including Mechanical and Electrical repairs, Confined Space Rescues and many others.
The range of industrial simulators include:
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Compartment fire rig unit with multi levels
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Chemical rig simulation
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Chemical distribution plant simulation
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800 ft sq bund incorporating pressure vessel
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2 x 100 ft sq bunds
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Pressurised storage vessel simulation
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Accommodation unit
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Confined space rig
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Heat and humidity rig
We can provide:
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Specially designed chemical plant rigs offering a wide range of hot fire scenarios
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Bespoke training to meet specific company requirements
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Offshore fire emergency courses to OPITO standards
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Maritime courses MCA accredited
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Training in safety and survival techniques for the Offshore industry including working in confined spaces.
Please click here to view the range of Industrial courses available.
As well as training around 10,000 delegates per year, we are committed to helping you with the Fire Safety Strategy of your organisation. Through our links with delegates from the public and private sectors and local authority fire inspectors we fully appreciate the Fire Safety Management issues that you are facing. We can help you develop your strategy, be it through Fire Risk Assessment and Fire Safety Training or friendly advice over the phone. We have a dedicated Fire Safety Co-ordinator who is available to give general fire safety advice and help you formulate a Fire Safety Management Plan for your organisation.
By choosing Serco you have the peace of mind that your fire risk management has been carried out by a FTSE 100 company which makes us quite unique amongst our competitors. That said the enhanced assurances you get from Serco does not mean that you have to pay the earth for your assessment or audit. Our pricing model makes us extremely competitive and we regularly find that our clients are pleasantly surprised at how cost effective our services are. You should also note that:-
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All our assessors and auditors have a minimum of 15 years fire service experience or equivalent and are deemed ‘competent’ as required by law.
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Listed are some of the professional organisations that our assessors are members of: Institution of Fire Engineers, Institute of Fire Safety Managers, Institute of Fire Prevention Officers, Institute of Occupational Safety and Health.
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All our assessments are backed up by Professional Indemnity cover for a minimum of £5,000,000 and substantially more if requested.
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We are totally independent and not in the business of selling fire alarm systems or fire extinguishers. This means that our advice and recommendations are relevant and totally impartial.
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We provide a free help and advice line for as long as the fire risk assessment or audit carried out is current, which is normally 12 months. This means that if there are any areas of the assessment or audit you are not sure about we will work through it with you until you are totally satisfied.
We can help you with:
Fire risk assessments
We can conduct comprehensive assessments specifically designed to match the size of premises identifying life safety fire risks and meeting the requirements of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Our assessment strategies range from a small premise such as an office or small shop to a whole site such as a University Campus or NHS Trust. We can also review a previous assessment which has been carried out by us to ensure that any recommendations have been carried out correctly and the existing fire safety arrangements are still current.
Fire safety audits
We can conduct an independent and impartial audit on your existing fire precautions. Our generic report format has been specifically designed after consultation with Local Authority Fire Inspectors. Complete client confidentiality is ensured.
Fire containment
We also specialises in fire containment and passive fire protection where we will provide a quality and cost effective service. We offer a range of services tailored to meet the specific needs of our clients. Be confident that should a fire start in your premise it will be contained to a compartment limiting the fire damage and ensuring your staff and clients/customers escape safely. This is especially relevant where phased evacuation is part of the organisations Fire Safety Management Plan or where sleeping accommodation is provided.
Please click here to view the range of Fire Safety course available.
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We also offer programmes in City and Guilds Teaching skills and Training, Assessment and Quality Assurance (TAQA) which replaced the A1 assessor Award.
We will bespoke any existing training to fit your needs, whilst most programmes are normally undertaken at our training centre arrangements can be made to offer some of our programmes to be held at alternative suitable venues.