BASIC FIRE
Course Details:
This course is tailored towards non emergency response staff and is designed to teach people what to do in case of a fire and basic fire extinguisher use.
Objectives:
On completion of this course participants will be able to:
• Understand the chemistry of fire and fire triangle
• Identify fire hazards in the workplace
• Use and maintain portable fire extinguishers and hydrants
• Understand evacuation procedures
• Understand Fire Warden duties and fire lists
Course Programme:
• Introduction
• Causes & Costs of fire
• Legislation overview
• Understand chemistry of fire & fire triangle
• Development and spread of fire
• Smoke behaviour
• Action in the event of fire
• Means of raising alarm
• Summoning and assisting the fire brigade
• Action on hearing the fire alarm
• Evacuation procedures / Fire lists
• Tackling the fire
• Role of the fire warden
• Discussion
