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May 28 - Firefighter Martin Posso Completes Breathing Apparatus Instructors Course

28 May 2019

Firefighter Martin Posso has successfully completed the Breathing Apparatus Instructors (BAI) course at the Fire Service College (FSC), UK.

Mr Posso had to complete a mandatory pre-course online E-Learning package.

A spokesperson said: "On-site, this course was assessed against the learning outcomes using practical observation throughout the course and testing of the underpinning knowledge in the technical areas of Breathing Apparatus equipment and procedures. 

"Leading Firefighter Posso will now form part of the GFRS’ Breathing Apparatus Instructional Team. His responsibilities will involve designing and delivering safe and effective breathing apparatus training for our operational crews, ensuring that individuals and teams are competent when deployed into a risk area.

"All aspects of the course incorporates the UK Fire and Rescue Authority Operational Guidance for Breathing Apparatus, that centre mainly on Breathing Apparatus procedures and equipment, Physiology of respiration, Heat and humidity, Confined spaces, Principles of safety, Risk assessment. 

"The Gibraltar Fire and Rescue Service wishes Leading Firefighter Martin Posso all the best as he embarks on this new role."



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