Survival and Wind Energy Survival, Safety, and Emergency Training Programs in Groton, Connecticut
Located in Groton, CT, Survival Systems USA provides training, equipment, and services related to survival, safety, and emergency. They focus on training individuals and organizations to effectively respond and manage various challenging and serious situations in maritime, aviation, Security, offshore, and other critical industries.
Survival Systems USA offers a range of training programs designed to simulate real-world scenarios in controlled environments including emergency evacuations, survival in extreme conditions, water survival, helicopter underwater training, and more.
The training programs aim to equip participants with the skills and knowledge needed to handle emergency situations, and increase the chances of survival.
In partnership with ENSA North America Inc., Survival Systems USA also offers certified GWO compliance training in Groton. In addition to training, Survival Systems USA also provides specialized survival equipment and technology.
Training Programs
Survival & Emergency Training
- HUET For Offshore Wind (With CA-EBS) (7 hours): This program is designed to meet the offshore safety and emergency response training requirements for personnel working in the offshore wind industry who will be supplied with a compressed air emergency breathing system during offshore helicopter travel.
- Sea Survival (8 hours): This program addresses the risks associated with travel over or near water by providing the maritime, aviation, oil/gas, and wind industry with knowledge and skills to survive emergency situations.
- Shallow Water Egress Trainer (SWET): Equipment used in the shallow end of the pool to learn basic underwater escape procedures dealing with seat belts, brace positions, reference points, and exits.
- Modular Egress Training Simulator (METS®): Escape a sinking helicopter - Equipment used in the deep end of the pool to build upon basic egress principles, induce disorientation, and simulate real-life emergency aircraft escape conditions.
- Emergency Breathing System (EBS): Equipment is used to assist crew members or passengers with breathing as they escape a sinking helicopter. Training includes avoiding barotrauma injuries, pressure effects on the human body and equipment, EBS preflight inspection, clearing, and breathing with EBS in the SWET or METS®.
- Pre-Ditching: Procedures aircraft occupants should follow before impact and when ditching is imminent. Training includes stowage of loose articles, life vest preparation, seat belt check, reaffirming exit, and brace positions.
- Smoke & Fire Control: Equipment and procedures used to evacuate smoke and extinguish fires. Training includes selecting personal protective equipment, emergency communication, and using portable fire extinguishers on a live fire.
- Surface Evacuation: Procedures for disembarking an aircraft after it has stopped moving but before submerging. Training includes identifying hazards, crewmember duties, responsibilities, and emergency coordination.
- Hover Evacuation: Procedures for evacuating a helicopter while still in flight. Training includes identifying hazards of evacuating from a height and body positioning during free fall.
- Surface Water Survival (SWS): Procedures for surviving the hazards associated with an open water environment. Training includes using life vests, immersion suits, travel formations, life rafts, and a survival pattern to mitigate the effects of hypothermia.
- Live Pyrotechnics: Equipment used by survivors to signal nearby aircraft or boaters. Training includes the use of live pyrotechnics in an open-water environment.
- Search & Rescue: Equipment deployed by helicopters to rescue survivors from an open water environment. Training includes recognition of commonly used rescue devices, hazards, and procedures to follow while being rescued.
- Nationally Accredited First Aid, CPR, & AED Training: Training to help participants recognize and respond appropriately to cardiac, breathing, and first aid emergencies. Participants learn how to care immediately for a suddenly injured or ill person until more advanced medical personnel arrive and take over.
Wind Energy Initial Training (GWO)
- GWO 1005 BST (Complete Basic)
- GWO SS Sea Survival
- GWO WAH & MH Combo
- GWO EFA Enhanced First Aid
- GWO 1002 Work at Height
- GWO ART-N Nacelle, Tower, Basement
- GWO 102 Manual Handling
- GWO ART-H Hub, Spinner, Inside Blade
- GWO 2002 First Aid
- GWO Refreshers (NOT Initial)
- GWO 101 Fire Awareness
- HUET for Offshore Wind
- GWO Wind Limited Access
Other Training Programs
- High Altitude
- Hijacking
- Abnormal or Unusual Circumstances
- Shelter, Fire, Nutrition, Survival Pattern
- Regulatory
- Leadership & Team Building
LAST UPDATED ON Aug 15, 2023