Suitable for: Staff with specific responsibilities for dealing with fire safety within their place of work

Aim: To create an awareness of the nature of fire and an understanding of the responsibilities and appropriate actions of a fire Warden/Marshal.

Duration: 2 - 4 hours (morning or afternoon)

Overview:
• An explanation of fire legislation, relevant to their workplace and an explanation of fire and smoke spread.
• Video presentations on fire safety, escape routes, the role of the Fire Warden/Marshal and a discussion with the students on general awareness of fire at work, in the home and at leisure.
• The contents and objectives of fire procedures.
• A full explanation of types of extinguishers, their identification, uses, and implications of inappropriate use.
• Practical scenarios for the students to practice extinguishing fire with the various types of extinguisher.
• Behavioural patterns of people involved in fire situations.

Learning outcome:
• Understand some of the most common causes of fire, principal hazards and basic fire safety techniques.
• Be able to identify the correct actions to take on hearing the fire alarm or discovering a fire.
• Be able to identify the different types of extinguisher and select which type is suitable for different fires.
• Be able to use firefighting equipment in small-scale controlled fire situations.
• Demonstrate knowledge of health and safety issues in dealing with a fire.
• Have basic understanding of the relevant fire safety legislation.
• Be familiar with the responsibilities of a fire warden, before and during a fire, including the use of escape routes, assembly points and passing of details to the Fire Service.


Price: On Application. Fees include all course handouts, all equipment used in practical exercises and a certificate of attendance.