Defender Ukrainian Training Centre
Vocational training for safe working practices
“Defender” is the training centre of Kyiv Volunteer Fire Service. We prepare safety professionals and teach people to act confidently and responsibly in hazardous situations.
We combine theory and practice: explaining safety requirements, developing skills and discussing situations learners may encounter at work.
Training programmes
Sapper (Demining) ↗
Vocational preparation for humanitarian demining. Theory lessons and practical development of safe professional skills.
Fire safety ↗
Training for managers, responsible officers and employees: fire prevention, fire safety arrangements and emergency response.
Occupational safety ↗
Occupational safety training and knowledge assessment. Safe work organisation, occupational risks and the responsibilities of employers and employees.
First aid ↗
Practical training in helping people in medical emergencies. Skills practice with training equipment and realistic scenarios.
Volunteer firefighter training ↗
Theory and practical training for fire and rescue unit members to act safely, professionally and as a team.
UAV, ground robotics and electronic warfare operator training ↗
Theory and practical training for UAV and ground robotic system operators and electronic warfare specialists for civil protection tasks.
How training works
Courses involve specialists with practical experience in fire and rescue, civil protection, mine action, occupational safety and first aid.
Theory is complemented by practical classes, drills and work-related case studies. Our aim is to help learners both understand the material and apply it in practice.
Who can train and in what format
We work with individual learners and teams from businesses, institutions and organisations, local communities, charities, NGOs and volunteer formations.
Training may be individual or group-based. Depending on the programme, in-person classes, distance learning or self-study are available. Practical components, schedules and duration are agreed during registration.
Licence and training documents
Kyiv Volunteer Fire Service provides educational services under the relevant licence issued by the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine. Vocational training is delivered within the scope of the licence and approved educational programmes.
After completing the relevant programme and successfully demonstrating learning outcomes, participants receive the documents specified for that type of training. Ask during registration which document is issued for your chosen programme.
View the licence and institution details in EDEBO ↗
Choosing a programme
Choose a training area and submit a request. We will help clarify the programme, format, dates and fees for you or your team.
Documents and information
This section contains founding documents, details of the training centre and information on how education is organised.
Contact us
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Our activities in a presentation
Our team, training, rescue, mine action and community support. View 12 slides or download the presentation for partners.
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