COURSE OVERVIEW

This first response/fire extinguisher training course with a focus on Fire Suppression Equipment including Fire Hose Reels, Blankets and Extinguishers, is aimed at all staff (particularly new employees) in all Workplaces, to help them identify and reduce the risks from fire in the Workplace

AIM

To provide participants with a greater awareness of the threat posed by fire to people, property and business continuity.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

By the end of the course participants will:-

• Know their safety duties under the law.
  
• Be able to recognize the importance of effective evacuation.
  
• Know how to prevent fire and limit fire spread.
  
• Respond to Fire Emergencies.
  
• Be able to identify the requirements of an effective fire action plan.
  
• Determine if it is safe and appropriate to use first attack equipment.
  
• Be able to select and use a range of portable fire extinguishers.
  
• Procedures to follow after first attack equipment has been used.

PREREQUSITES

None.

PROGRAM

Employee safety duties and the law
Fire drills and evacuation training 
Combustion, fire spread and fire prevention.
Fire action plans
Portable fire extinguishers

COURSE DURATION

1.5 hrs

COSTINGS

For Groups up to 20
Costing can be negotiated for larger groups and Charities.

LOCATION OF TRAINING

The Course is designed to be delivered at the customers location, a suitable area must be available for practical training. Our Instructors will carry out a Job site safety check prior to the training date.

A copy of your Emergency Procedures will need to be provided 1 week prior to training