Course Description – This fire fighting and prevention training is designed to raise awareness of fire hazards in the workplace and how to act safely during fire emergency, including selecting and using portable fire extinguishers. This course is designed to train delegates in fire safety procedures.
Course Duration- 2 days
Course Objectives– On successful completion of the fire fighting and prevention course, delegates will be able to:
- Describe the principles of fire extinction.
- Identify fire hazards in the workplace.
- Explain the various classes of fires.
- Select and use portable fire extinguishers.
- Understand fire emergency/evacuation procedures.
Course Content
- Introduction to fire safety
- Classes of fire
- Principles of fire extinction
- Fire causes/fire hazards
- Fire prevention in the workplace
- Fire triangle/tetrahydron in fire prevention
- Fire emergency response and evacuation procedures
- Role of muster point/assembly point
- Fire alarm and detection system
- Duties of fire fighting teams – fire wardens, fire marshal, fire watch
- Fire action plan
- Fire drills in the workplace
- Practical demonstration