Who should attend:

 

Anyone allocated Fire safety duties i.e. Fire prevention in the workplace and area or building evacuation duties. Wardens tasked to deal with the out-break of fire.

 

Duration:

 

5 hours depending on course build and clients requirements.

 

Theory instruction:

 

Meeting room, Classroom or training room.

 

Practical Instruction:

 

Conducted in a safe outside area subject to Risk Assessment.

Theory input:

 

Legal Staff & Management Responsibilities

The Role of the Fire Warden / Marshal

General Fire Safety Awareness

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 Theory

 

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.