Aims

The aim of this course is to educate learners about the importance of fire safety, relevant legislation, and how to react if you discover a fire.

Objectives

During this course you will learn:

• About the characteristics of fire, smoke and toxic fumes.
• About fire hazards in the working environment.
• About the different types of fire extinguishers, their use and the associated safety precautions.
• How to raise the fire alarm and the actions to take on hearing it.
• About the significant findings of relevant fire risk assessments.
• How to practise and promote fire prevention.
• About basic fire safety and local fire safety protocols, including staff responsibilities during a fire incident.

Topics covered