Fire & Evacuation Training

Fire & Evacuation Training

Course Overview:

The Fire & Evacuation Training course is designed to equip participants with essential knowledge and skills to effectively respond to fire emergencies and safely evacuate buildings. This course is crucial for ensuring workplace safety and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Course Content:

• Introduction to Fire Safety
  • Importance of fire safety in the workplace.
  • Overview of fire safety regulations and standards.
• Fire Science Basics
  • Identifying common fire hazards.
  • Implementing effective fire prevention measures.
• Firefighting Equipment and Techniques
  • Types of fire extinguishers and their uses.
  • Demonstration and hands-on practice with fire extinguishers.
  • Other firefighting equipment (e.g., fire blankets, hoses).
• Emergency Response and Evacuation Planning
  • Developing an emergency action plan.
  • PEEPs Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans
  • Understanding building evacuation routes and procedures.
  • Role of fire wardens and marshals.
• Practical Evacuation Drill
  • Conducting a simulated evacuation.
  • Best practices for safe and orderly evacuation.
  • Accounting for all occupants and headcount procedures.
• Roles and Responsibilities
  • Duties of individuals during a fire emergency.
  • Communication and coordination with emergency services.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand the fundamentals of fire safety and prevention.
• Recognize different types of fires and appropriate extinguishing methods.
• Learn the principles of fire behaviour and how it spreads.
• Identify and operate various fire safety equipment.
• Develop practical skills for emergency response and evacuation procedures.
• Gain awareness of the roles and responsibilities during a fire emergency.

Duration of the Course: ½ day

Certification: A certificate of completion will be provided to participants who attend the full course.