Duration
1 day

Aim
To provide participants with a greater awareness and understanding of the threat posed by fire, their personal responsibility in preventing an outbreak and the action to be taken should a fire occur.

Target Public
First intervention team members, fire wardens/marshals

Prerequisites
None

Objectives
The Student will be able to execute their fire safety responsibilities.
Understand the nature of fire and how it spreads, Have developed a greater awareness of the hazards of fire, Understand why emergency procedures are implemented, Distinguish between the different types of extinguisher and the fires for which they are suited, Tackle small fires with confidence.

Programme
Fire Statistics; Combustion Principles; Hazard Identification; Legislation; Evacuation Principles; Specific Responsibilities; Fire Extinguishment - theory; Selection, Actuation and Operation of Portable Fire Fighting Equipment; Fire Extinguishment - Practical

Examination
None

Certificate – Diploma – Attest
Attest