Fire Warden Course

Fire is an insidious threat to life and business. Statistics would suggest that 75% of businesses suffering a major fire do not recover without a sound business continuity plan. It is better to take measures to prevent a fire than to suffer the consequences. This fire warden course will raise the awareness of fire hazards; examine fire prevention techniques, fire precautions and procedures.

Objectives:

On completion of the fire warden training course, delegates will:

• Understand the chemistry of fire

• Recognise the hazard posed by fire

• Appreciate the need for good fire prevention

• Experience the use of appliances in ‘real’ fire situations

Content:

What the Law Requires:

• An outline of The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order

• The main provisions

• Duty of employers

Causes and Effects of Fire:

• Chemistry of combustion

• Fire spread

• Classification of fires

• Costs of fire

Fire Appliances and Control Systems:

Practical – Delegates will experience a fire in a controlled environment where they will be instructed on the selection and use of fire extinguishers.*
Delegates will be given an opportunity to use fire extinguishers.

Fire Risk Assessment:

• The duty to conduct fire risk assessments

• A brief introduction to fire risk assessment

• Hazard identification and control measures

Emergency Procedures:

• Means of escape

• Fire/bomb threat drills

• Fire registers

• System testing

Role of Fire Warden:

• Daily, weekly, and monthly routines

• Action planning

• Documentation