Who should attend:

 

Anyone who may have to respond to a fire alarm and or use a fire extinguisher if confronted with a fire in its early stages.

 

Duration:

 

To the clients requirements but normally we prefer the course to last at least 2 hours including the practical training session, to cover essential subjects.

 

Theory instruction:

 

Meeting room, Classroom or training room.

 

Practical Instruction:

 

Conducted in a safe outside area subject to risk assessment.

Theory input:

 

Combustion theory

Fire Behaviour & Fire spread

Good Housekeeping

Company Fire Safety Policy

Action in the event of a Fire situation

Evacuation

Fire Safety signs

The Classes of fire

Fire Extinguishers

Pre-practical risk assessment & brief

 

Practical input:

 

Use of a Water extinguisher for ‘A’ type fire on waste bin trainer

Use of a Foam extinguisher for ‘B & F’ type fire on liquid pan or tray simulator

Demonstration of Fire blanket

Use of CO2 extinguisher for fires involving an electrical hazard

 

Note: Practical subject to Risk assessment and weather conditions.