EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM - BASIC FIRE
Course Details:
This course is designed for ERT members as part of their initial training and is a next level from basic fire training for general staff.
On completion of this course participants will be able to:
1. Understand the principles of fire
2. Identify fire hazards in the workplace
3. Use fire extinguishers and hydrants
4. Understand evacuation procedures
Course Programme:
• Introduction/Objectives
• Causes & Costs of fire
• Fire Safety Legislation (Overview)
• Understand basic principles of fire
• Development and spread of fire
• Action in the event of fire
• Raising alarm
• Tackling a fire situation ?
• Evacuation procedures
• Summoning the fire brigade
• Action on hearing the fire alarm
• Role of the fire warden
• Assisting the fire brigade
• Discussion
Who should attend:
People who will be involved in an emergency response program on site.
Who should attend:
• Fire extinguishers can either be supplied by you or hired through TCS
• Please note that the use of fire extinguishers during this training requires a wide-open space where a practical demonstration can take place safely
