Training
“ECRC has in place a comprehensive response contractor training program. The program is focused to ensure that responders understand what is expected of them and that they are capable of performing the role that they would normally be assigned. They are key players in our overall response strategy. ECRC has developed comprehensive training courses/modules that include topics such as, spill response safety, skimmer use, booming techniques, shoreline treatment and communications.
ECRC maintains a pool of trained responders to permit a 24-hour operation over an extended period. To accomplish this, ECRC has a built in redundancy factor and trains enough responders so that its response will not be hampered by the lack of trained responders. Personnel from neighbouring Response Centres can also be cascaded should the spill be large enough to require such help. ECRC maintains a pool of approximately 500 trained responders.
In those locations where there are no established oil spill contractor companies, ECRC has elected to train local fishermen and other boat owners who are knowledgeable about the local waters and have vessels that are capable of handling the expected sea conditions. These vessels are modified for mounting the specialized spill response equipment.
ECRC also maintains an active list of approximately 130 trained advisors to assist ECRC’s spill management team in the development of its plans of actions.
As an extension of our training capabilities, ECRC can also provide consulting services in oil spill contingency planning, team training, equipment deployment training and equipment selection. See our Personnel Rates for cost structures.”
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