Fire Awareness

Duration: 1/2 day
Maximum number of students per course: 15
Location: On-site or training centre

Course overview:
The course has been designed to provide staff with an understanding of how to reduce the risk of fire in the workplace and how to respond in the event of a fire. The training will ensure that the use of fire extinguishers for ‘first aid’ firefighting will be both safe and effective.

Who should attend:
All staff as part of their induction or continuation training. (Staff with specific duties in the event of fire should attend the Fire Warden course)

Objectives:
At the end of the course students will:

• Be aware of the dangers of fire
• Understand the nature of fire and how it spreads
• Be aware of simple fire prevention measures
• Understand what to do in the event of a fire alarm
• Be able to distinguish between different types of fire extinguishers
• Be able to tackle small fires safely and effectively

Content:

• Basic fire prevention
• Building fire protection
• Evacuation procedures
• Chemistry of combustion
• Practical ‘first-aid’ firefighting on live fire

Certificate:
All students receive a certificate of attendance

Bookings:
Email claire.graham@sivatech.co.uk or phone 01296 717800.