Fire Training

Aim

The aim of this one day course is to ensure that candidates understand why fire preventative measures and fire evacuation procedures are important and the necessity to respond to an emergency in a calm and dignified manner.  The role of Fire Marshalls, their appointment and responsibilities will be discussed.

Objectives

By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:

• Explain how fire starts and how the risk of fire can be minimised

• Describe fire prevention measures
• Illustrate fire protection arrangements
• Explain the importance of fire doors
• Describe what action to take if a fire is discovered
• Demonstrate the procedures for dealing with a person whose clothes are alight
• Describe evacuation and escape procedures
• Explain the use of fire risk assessment
• Describe the role of a Fire Marshall and their responsibilities