Fire And Helideck

Fires also frequently occur on the Helideck. The Helideck is the place where the Helicopter lands and is usually located at:

- Offshore Oil and Gas Platform

- Ship

- Hospital

- Government Building

- High-Rise Building

Firefighting on the Helideck is the most important Safety Procedure in:

- Offshore Oil and Gas Industry

- Sea Transportation Industry

- Other industries that depend on Helicopters

The fire at Helideck is dangerous because of:

- Flammable materials: Aviation fuels, lubricants, hydraulic fluids and others

- Confined Space

- Rotating propeller on the Helicopter

- Heat and smoke produced by fire

If a fire occurs on the Helideck, the actions that the Fire Fighting Team must take are:

- Complying with Safety Procedures

- Using and providing PPE

- Facing and minimizing all dangers and risks that occur on the Helideck

- Protecting the lives of pilots, personnel, and passengers on the Helicopter, as well as personnel on the Helideck

- Evacuating all personnel

- Extinguishing fires using appropriate Fire Extinguishers

For the Firefighters at Helideck to comply with Safety Procedures and ensure the safety of themselves and others, they must take proper training.

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