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, monthly routines
Documentation
Action planning

Summary and Close

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Note: This course can be tailored to meet your exact needs. The course can be provided locally in Bath, Bristol, the Southwest or anywhere in the UK or overseas. For further information or to obtain a quotation contact Line Business Services Ltd on 0117 986 2194

* Subject to site restrictions if at your own premises.

Fire Warden Course

(1 Day - ½ Day on Clients Site)