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What you will learn
This face-to-face Fire Safety Awareness Training course focuses on general fire safety techniques and provides practical guidance on minimising and controlling workplace fire risks.
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- Recognise the hazards associated with fires.
- Appreciate the duties and responsibilities of everybody in relation to fire safety.
- Comprehend the characteristics of fire and its patterns of propagation.
- State the key elements for effective fire risk management in the workplace
- Understand the active and passive fire prevention and control techniques.
- Distinguish between various types of fire extinguishers and their uses.
- Safely and efficiently handle small fires.
- Be fully prepared to fulfil their fire safety responsibilities.
- Define the role and duties of the ‘responsible person’.
- The types and powers of enforcement authorities.
Modules
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1. Introduction to Fire Safety in the Workplace
In this session, we will look at the general aspect of fire safety in the workplace, including:
- The cost to businesses and individuals.
- Causes of workplace fires.
- Duties and responsibilities of employees in relation to fire safety at work.
- Duties and responsibilities of others in the event an emergency.
- The actions to be taken in the event of a fire.
- Methods of raising the alarm.
- How to contact the emergency services.
- The role and duties of the responsible person.
- Define the term competent person.
- The types of enforcement authorities.
- The powers of enforcement authorities.
- The powers of the courts for breaches of the RRFSO 2005.
- Common human behaviours in the event of fire.
- Methods that cause heat to be transmitted during a fire (direct contact, conduction, convection, radiation, flashover and backdraught).
By the end of the session, you will be able to:
- State the cost of fires in the workplace to businesses and individuals.
- State the common causes of workplace fires.
- List the duties and responsibilities of employees in relation to fire safety.
- List the duties and responsibilities of others in the event of a fire.
- State the actions to be taken in the event of a fire.
- List the methods available to raise the alarm in the event of a fire.
- State how to contact the emergency services.
- State the key elements for effective fire risk management in the workplace.
- List the components of the fire triangle.
- List the active and passive fire control measures.
- State the methods to prevent fire including fire prevention awareness.
- Define the role and the state the duties of the “responsible person” under the RRFSO 2005.
- Define the term “competent person” under the RRFSO 2005.
- State the role and the powers of the enforcing authorities.
- State the powers of the courts for breaches of the RRFSO 2005.
2. The Use of Fire Safety Equipment
In this session, we will look at using fire-fighting equipment and emergency plans, including:
- The safety precautions of using fire-fighting equipment.
- Fire-fighting equipment service checks.
- Types of fire extinguishers and their uses.
By the end of the session, you will be able to:
- State the requirements needed to correctly service and check fire-fighting equipment.
- Outline the common human behaviours in fire situations where training has not been undertaken.
- List the names of methods that cause heat to be transmitted during a fire.
- Define the role and responsibilities of a Fire Marshal.
- State the content of an emergency plan in the workplace.
- Demonstrate competent fire extinguishment.
- Undertake DRA (Dynamic Risk Assessments).
Who is this course for?
This face-to-face Fire Safety Awareness Training course is designed for individuals working in any workplace who seek a comprehensive understanding of general fire risks and preventive measures. It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure that staff receive appropriate fire safety training.
Certification
This face-to-face Fire Safety Awareness Training course is accredited by the Institute of Fire Engineers (IFE).
Upon successful completion of this face-to-face course, you’ll be sent a personalised digital certificate as a PDF, enabling you to download and print it.
You can access a copy, reprint or download this certificate on our LMS (Learning Management System). This is your proof that you have been trained in fire safety best practices and achieved compliance. The certificates include a verification number so anybody can authenticate the certificate’s legitimacy.
Our certifications include a renewal date but there is no legal requirement to renew your training and certificate within a specific timeframe. However, we do recommend that you arrange refresher training after 2 years as fire safety guidance does change. You should update your fire safety knowledge and skills regularly.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Are your onsite trainers qualified?
Our trainers are highly experienced ex-emergency services personnel with extensive expertise in fire safety training. They enrich the course with real-world examples, bringing the content to life.
What is the geographical coverage of your face-to-face training courses?
Our onsite fire training courses are available throughout England. Our trainers visit your place of work at a mutually convenient time and date. We do not offer scheduled open public courses. For more information on availability, pricing and other details, please contact our customer service team.
