Module 04 of 05 · GWO BST

GWO - Fire Awareness

Prevent, recognise, and respond to fire in one of the most confined and isolated working environments on the planet.

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Duration4 hrs Initial · 4 hrs Refresher
FormatTheory & Live Fire
StandardGWO BST
Validity24 Months
About this module

Fire in a turbine nacelle is the worst-case scenario.

Limited exits, high winds, flammable lubricants, and isolation from emergency services make a turbine fire one of the most serious situations a wind technician can face. Prevention and decisive early response are critical. This GWO module gives you the knowledge and the practical hands-on experience to act with confidence.

You will learn how fire behaves, which extinguisher to reach for, and when the only right answer is evacuation. The module covers turbine-specific hazards, smoke behaviour, and the practical realities of fighting a small fire in a confined nacelle before it becomes unstoppable.

The practical element is delivered in our on-site fire house at Port of Blyth. You will feel the heat, handle live extinguishers, and make decisions under pressure, in the safest possible environment.

Key facts

  • GWO StandardBasic Safety Training, Fire Awareness element
  • CertificationValid for 24 months, registered on WINDA
  • PracticalLive fire drill in our on-site fire house
  • LocationPort of Blyth training centre
  • FocusTurbine-specific fire scenarios
The practical side

You can't learn fire from a slideshow.

Our on-site fire house lets you handle real equipment against real flame, supervised by experienced instructors, so the first time you meet fire isn't on a live site.

Practical training covers

  • Live fire drill in our purpose-built fire house
  • Hands-on use of water, foam, CO₂, and powder extinguishers
  • Extinguisher selection under time pressure
  • Evacuation procedures with reduced visibility
  • Fire watch and post-incident handover drills
  • Team communication during a fire scenario

Who should attend

  • All new wind technicians
  • Anyone requiring GWO Fire Awareness recertification
  • Site supervisors and HSE personnel
  • Hot works operatives and welders
  • Contractors working on or around wind farms
Book your place

Fire Awareness is part of the combined BST course.

Option 01
Initial BST
5 days · All 5 modules
Option 02
Refresher BST
3 days · Recertification
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The other four BST modules

Module 01
First Aid
View module
Module 02
Manual Handling
View module
Module 03
Working at Heights
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Module 05
Sea Survival
View module
Ready to get certified?

Book your place at Blyth.

Fire Awareness is delivered as part of our combined GWO Basic Safety Training. Join us at the Port of Blyth for training delivered by industry professionals.

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