Tunnel and Mine Fire Training

EUROLABdesigns and conducts specialist training courses in firefighting in tunnels, mines and other underground structures. The courses are aimed at emergency personnel who are both involved in fighting fires and responsible for evacuating risk areas. 

Our laboratory is equipped with extremely high-tech facilities, allowing us to perform practical exercises and maneuvers in full-scale fire situations and fire drills: 

• A 600 meter tunnel is equipped with multiple standard ventilation systems, passive protection systems, data control and collection systems, and fire extinguishing systems.
• A 150-meter training shaft for practical exercises in the use of fire brigade, routing, handling and search equipment in fire and smoke-filled inner shafts.   

EUROLABhas more than 10 years of experience training firefighters, mine rescue units and other emergency personnel to handle fires in tunnels and underground shafts. We offer a range of training programs at different technical levels (ranging from one to five days) and these can be tailored to suit the specific requirements of the unit in question, taking into account the nature and inherent risks of the facilities they inspect. The training program covers both the theoretical aspects needed to understand the different factors encountered in these types of fires and real emergency department case studies.

EDUCATION OF OTHER PROFESSIONALS

EUROLAB It also offers training courses for other professional groups that may be required to manage an emergency in a tunnel at some stage:

• Tunnel operators
• Engineering and construction companies
• Professionals involved in the transport of passengers or goods 

The aim of these courses is to provide both theoretical knowledge and practical fire experience in confined spaces. Following the theoretical part of the training, participants are given a personally controlled experience (in a controlled environment) in the event of one or more fires in a tunnel. This hands-on approach will equip participants to help minimize their stress level in the event of a real-life fire and to act objectively whether their duties include fire control and suppression or evacuation of affected individuals. 
 
We have a range of training modules that can be tailored to customer needs. These:

• Theory modules: fire fighting equipment training; ventilation systems; road tunnel configuration and emergency exits; evacuation measures in case of fire.
• Practical modules: tunnel evacuations; observation of smoke behavior from the control room and through the tunnel; use of respiratory and fire fighting equipment.

EUROLAB, with its highly expert team and internationally accredited laboratories, Tunnel and Mine Fire Training It performs all test, analysis, measurement, evaluation and report generation services completely and reliably.