Emergency Response and Rescue Corps

Basic Fire Safety

Created on Friday, 03 February 2012 14:32

fire basic

Intended for:                                                    

Persons who want to learn the basics of fire safety including the practical use of fire extinguishers and fire blankets.  Suitable for employees and lay people. 

 

Course Content:

Theory:

  • fire triangle
  • types of fire,
  • fire chemistry
  • methods of fire propagation
  • methods for extinguishing fires
  • types of fire extinguishers
  • chip pan fire
  • the fire blanket
  • care and  maintenance of  basic fire fighting equipment,
  • setting up of a fire point,
  • extinguishing fires basic rules and concepts
  • evacuation procedures
  • fire plan
  • HSE Legislation in relation to fire Safety.
  • Roles and Responsibilities of a Fire Warden
  • Cause and Affects of fire
  • Fire Prevention
  • Fire Risk Assessment
  • Fire Safety Audits
  • Communication and Customer Service
 

Practice & demonstrations

  • fire extinguishers
  • fire blankets
  • emergency moves

 

Course duration:  6 hours

Certificate valid for 3 years

Assessment practical and written examination. 

Course include certification, notes and training materials

 

Fire Warden / Fire Marshal Training

Created on Friday, 03 February 2012 14:28

fire warden

Aims and objectives:

  • To train participants to be able to spot fire hazards and control personnel during evacuation.
  • To understand the role of the Fire Warden
  • How to take basic fire preventive measures
  • To understand the importance of fire drills
  • To explain how to take control of an evacuation
  • To do first aid fire fighting – practice how to use fire extinguishers, and fire blankets

 

Course contents

This course covers more in depth  knowledge then the  basic course.  Topics include:

 

  • The Triangle of Fire, Types of Fire & Causes of Fire
  • Extinguishing Fire, Basic Fire Prevention.
  • Actions to be Taken in the Event of Fire.
  • Fire Extinguishers use, service and maintenance
  • Responsibilities of a Fire Warden/Marshall.
  • Checking Fire Fighting Equipment within your Workplace.
  • Fire risk assessment , Evacuation drill,
  • Escape Routes (Means of escape) and their Importance.
  • Fire Notices and Signs, Assembly Points and Role Calls.
  • In-depth Fire Prevention.
  • Proactive and Reactive Role of a Fire Warden/Marshall.
  • Signage
  • Practical sessions,  including fire drill evacuation
  • Human behavior in fire

Practice & demonstrations

  • fire extinguishers
  • fire blankets
  • emergency moves and rescue form a smoke filled room (artificial smoke)
  • use of evacuation stretchers
 

 Course duration:  12 hours

Certificate:  Fire Warden

Price covers use of fire extinguishers, manuals and certification.

Certificate valid for 3 years

Assessment practical and written examination.

 

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