Training Course - Fire Warden

FIRE WARDEN

A one – day session covering the role of the Fire Warden with specific regard to the hazards present at your site.

ATTENDEES:

The staff employed in your premises with a special responsibility for fire safety acting as Fire Wardens, both Senior and Deputy Wardens.

AIM:

To train fire Wardens in the basics of fire prevention and extinguishing, in order that they might reduce the possibility of fire and extinguish a small fire if one occurs. To give the skills required in order to be able to monitor the general fire safety of their working area on a day-to-day basis with specific regard to the requirements of the fire certificate.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

· Identify the main causes of fire in the workplace.
· State the action to be taken to prevent fires.
· Monitor the fire safety in their workplaces.
· Recognise the correct extinguisher to use on different types of fire.
· Use an extinguisher correctly.
· Make an emergency call to the Fire & Rescue Service.
· Carry out a fire evacuation procedure in accordance with Company Policy.
· Advise other staff members on the danger of fire and the action required on discovery of a fire.

SUBJECTS COVERED:

· Cause of fire
· The physics of fire
· Fire prevention
· Getting the message across
· Methods of extinguishing small fires
· Identification of extinguishers
· Use of extinguishers
· Calling the Fire & Rescue Service and evacuating the premises
· Fire Drill procedures

ASSESSMENT:

A test will be set to ensure a level of competence has been achieved. A Certificate will be awarded to those delegates who reach a satisfactory standard.


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