Fire Safety

You will, no doubt, be well aware of the potentially devastating effects of fires in the workplace in terms of lives lost, injuries, damage to property and the environment, and to business continuity. You may also be aware that it is believed that most fires are preventable.

The importance of fire safety in the workplace is underpinned by health and safety legislation that places a duty on employers to establish policies and procedures and ensure their employees receive appropriate training.

The Fire safety course below are accredited by the FAA (First Aid Awards) and the Fire Warden follow the FPA (Fire Protection Association)

Please scroll down to view the courses and if you require further information please go to the contact page.

Level 2 Fire Safety : 1-day course

This Fire Safety Training Course is designed for employees who want to develop their basic fire safety awareness in order to assist their employer by undertaking more specific fire safety roles in the workplace to manage fire risk (e.g. as fire wardens/marshals/stewards etc.)

Successful candidates will be awarded a national level 2 qualification (Level 5 in Scotland).

Syllabus

A range of subjects are covered including:

The hazards and risks associated with fire in the workplace

How fire risk is controlled in the workplace

The role of the nominated fire warden

The principles and practice of fire safety management at work

Level 1 Fire Safety Awareness : Half day course

This course is designed for all employees as an introduction to fire awareness and is an excellent ingredient in the induction programme of new employees. It deals with how fires can occur and what to do in the event of a fire. The qualification also provides a foundation for those employees who want to develop their basic fire safety awareness in order to assist their employer by undertaking more specific fire safety roles in the workplace to manage fire risk (e.g. as fire wardens/marshals/stewards etc).

Successful candidates will be awarded a national level 1 qualification (Level 4 in Scotland).

Syllabus

A range of subjects are covered including:

The common causes of fire

The behaviour of fire

Legislation (brief)

Responsibilities

Fire prevention

What to do if a fire breaks out

How to use fire extinguishers

Emergency evacuation procedures

FPA Fire Warden

Fire warden training is essential to ensure thorough fire awareness and extinguisher training is key to understanding the threat posed by fire. Our fire warden training course content includes hands on fire extinguisher training and interactive training in risk assessment and mitigation. This is an onsite fire marshal training course, delivered at your venue at a time to suit you. It is recommended that fire wardens undertake training every 3 years.

Fire legislation, facts and figures

Combustion principles and how fire spreads

Fire case study

How to spot common hazards

Actions in the event of fire and evacuation principles

Fire wardens’ responsibilities

Routine fire safety checks

Fire extinguisher theory and practical (location dependent)

For further information on any of these courses please go to the contact page and get in touch.