FIRE WARDENS COURSE FOR CARE HOME WORKERS

MAX 20 PERSONS

 

Duration: One day

Location: On-Site

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Course overview:
The course has been designed to provide staff working in a Care home setting, with an understanding of how to reduce the risk of fire in the workplace and how to respond in the event of a fire.  The training will also ensure that the use of fire extinguishers for ‘first aid’ firefighting will be both safe and effective.

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Who should attend:
Staff with designated responsibilities in the event of a fire

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Objectives:
At the end of the course students will:

• Be aware of the dangers of fire

• Understand the nature of fire and how it spreads

• Be aware of simple fire prevention measures

• Understand what to do in the event of a fire alarm

• Be able to distinguish between different types of fire extinguishers

• Be able to tackle small fires safely and effectively

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Content:

• Fire Safety Legislation

• Basic fire prevention

• Building fire protection

• Evacuation procedures

• Chemistry of combustion

• Practical ‘first-aid’ firefighting on live fire

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Certificate:

All students receive a certificate of attendance