Course content
Basics of The Fire Legislation
The Fire Triangle
- The elements of the fire triangle
- How fire starts and is sustained
- Examples of components within the fire triangle
Fire Hazards and Prevention
- How fire spreads
- Causes of fire
- How to prevent fires from starting or spreading
- The classes of fire extinguishers and their application
Role of the Fire Marshal / Warden
- Duties / checks to aid the prevention of fire
- Actions to be followed when a fire starts
- Supporting duties e.g. aiding crowd control and safe assembly or moving of personnel
- Fire risk assessments and their importance
Fire Emergency Procedures and Equipment
- Examples of fire procedures
- Locations of fire information and types of equipment
- Signage and visibility of equipment
Attacking the Fire
- Selecting the appropriate extinguisher
- Awareness of risks
- Practical handling of extinguishers
Video – The Role of the Fire Marshal / Warden
Action Planning
- Preparing individual action plans for implementation of new skills knowledge
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