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 2.5 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:

 

Responsibilities of Staff & Management

Training Requirements

Understanding Fire

Combustion Theory

Fire Behaviour & Fire spread

Good Housekeeping Procedures

Hazard Awareness & Reporting

Company Fire Safety Policy

Action in the event of a Fire situation

Evacuation & Assembly Point Procedures

The Classes of Fire

Fire Extinguishers Theory

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.