Suitable For:
Suitable for all staff members responsible for fire safety and evacuation procedures.
Key Course Features:
"Introduction to Fire Safety
• Importance of fire safety in the workplace.
• Overview of fire safety regulations and standards.
Fire Science Basics
• Identifying common fire hazards.
• Implementing effective fire prevention measures.
Firefighting Equipment and Techniques
• Types of fire extinguishers and their uses.
• Demonstration and hands-on practice with fire extinguishers.
• Other firefighting equipment (e.g., fire blankets, hoses).
Emergency Response and Evacuation Planning
• Developing an emergency action plan.
• PEEPs Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans
• Understanding building evacuation routes and procedures.
• Role of fire wardens and marshals.
Practical Evacuation Drill
• Conducting a simulated evacuation.
• Best practices for safe and orderly evacuation.
• Accounting for all occupants and headcount procedures.
Roles and Responsibilities
• Duties of individuals during a fire emergency.
• Communication and coordination with emergency services.
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Course Outcome
"Upon successful completion of the Fire and Evacuation course participants will gain the skills and knowledge necessary to:
• Understand the fundamentals of fire safety and prevention.
• Recognize different types of fires and appropriate extinguishing methods.
• Learn the principles of fire behaviour and how it spreads.
• Identify and operate various fire safety equipment.
• Develop practical skills for emergency response and evacuation procedures.
• Gain awareness of the roles and responsibilities during a fire emergency."