Fire Safety Awareness

Fire Safety Awareness

Background to Training:

The fire safety manager’s course has been tailored to meet the requirements of both the 1981 Fire Services Act and Regulation 9 of The Safety Health and Welfare At Work Act 2005. The course will take the participants through a range of fire management-related topics covering legislation, record keeping, fire risk assessment, fire marshalling, emergency evacuation exercises, passive and active fire safety features, inspection and maintenance, hot work permits etc.

Course Content:

• The mechanics of fire, smoke and dangerous gases
• Fire extinguishers and hose reel equipment
• Storage of flammable liquids and gases
• Passive and active fire safety features
• Means of escape
• Duties of the fire manager
• Fire risk assessment
• Record keeping
• Legislation
• Liaison with the fire authority

Learning Outcomes:

Participants will gain the knowledge and skills to enable them to:

• List their duties as fire safety managers
• List service requirements for: emergency lighting, fire alarms, fire extinguishers/hose reels
• Describe the chemistry of fire
• Identify fire hazards in the workplace
• Carry out evacuation procedures and drills
• Select and use the appropriate first aid firefighting equipment to deal with an undeveloped fire
• Carry out a fire risk assessment

This Course is Designed For:

Managers, safety officers and training officers from all types of organizations.

Training Methodology:

This course is classroom based and where possible practical demonstration is used to reinforce learning.

What to Bring to This Course:

No requirements.