Fire Safety, Fire Extinguisher & Evacuation

Course Overview:

This course covers the competency required to identify and prevent the development of workplace emergency situations, or to minimise their consequences, to report if emergency protection systems, emergency control equipment and evacuation systems are compromised, to confine small workplace emergencies which may include such incidents as a small fire that can be controlled by using a nearby fire extinguisher or fire blanket and evacuation procedures.

The course is a combination of theory & practical and is designed to impart knowledge to each staff member on fire safety, fire prevention, causes of fire, procedures to adopt in the event of fire, evacuation procedures, warning sounds, emergency resources and information on portable fire fighting equipment.

Theory Element:

• Preparing for an emergency,

• Reporting Emergencies,

• Common Causes of Fire,

• Fire Prevention Measures,

• Australian Standards,

• The Tasmania Fire Service General Fire Regulations 2010,

• Carbon Monoxide (CO) poisoning,

• Evacuation Procedures,

• Action in the Event of Fire,

• Knowledge of Portable Fire Fighting Equipment.

Certification:

Participants who are deemed competent will receive a Statement of Completion in Fire Safety & Equipment.