This course explains the proactive actions which can be taken to reduce the chances of a fire starting and also the reactive measures undertaken to reduce the potential spread of fire to allow us to evacuate effectively.

Content

Who is this course for?

This course is aimed at all staff throughout the health and social care sector, in particular

• Existing staff to update existing knowledge
• New starters to the organisation

Course Objectives

• Understand the characteristics of fire, smoke and toxic fumes
• Know the fire hazards in the working environment
• Be aware of the significant findings of relevant fire risk assessments
• Be able to practice and promote fire prevention
• Be aware of basic fire safety and local fire safety protocols including staff responsibilities during a fire incident
• Know the means of raising the fire alarm and the actions to take on hearing the fire alarm
• Know instinctively and describe the right action to take if fire breaks out or smoke is detected
• Be familiar with the different types of fire extinguishers, state their use and identify the safety precautions associated with their use
• Understand the importance of being familiar with evacuation procedures and associated escape routes