Who should attend:

 

Persons given the responsibility for all Fire Safety related duties from keeping accurate and relevant records to co-ordination of the duties of Fire Wardens / Evacuation Marshals etc.

 

Duration:

 

Usually 1 full day depending on clients requirements.

 

Theory instruction:

 

Meeting room, Classroom or training room.

 

Practical Instruction: OPTIONAL

 

Conducted in a safe outside area subject to Risk Assessment.

Theory input:

 

The Role of the Fire Manager

The Role of the Fire Warden / Marshal

General Fire Awareness

Arson and Security

Liaison with Fire Service

Human behaviour in Fire situations

Fire Behaviour and Fire Spread

Safety features in buildings

Fire safety signs

Hazard identification & Reporting

Action in the event of a fire

Risk Assessments

Record keeping

Area clearance and evacuation

Pre-practical risk assessment & brief

Fire Extinguishers

 

Practical input: OPTIONAL

 

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.