Course description
All organisations are legally required to have at least one designated Fire Warden. It’s also common sense, given that every year there are nearly 20,000 commercial fires in the UK.
This course will help participants:
- Assess their awareness and knowledge of the principles of fire safety and the associated risks involved at work
- Understand the responsibilities of being a Fire Warden
- Understand the main types of firefighting equipment
Upcoming start dates
Choose between 2 start dates
Suitability - Who should attend?
Anyone who has been nominated to become a Fire Warden.
Training Course Content
1 Introduction to fire safety
- What to do in an emergency
- Causes and effects of fire
- The fire warden’s duties and responsibilities
2 Fire risk control
- How to raise the alarm
- Assembly points, roll calls, drills
- Fire prevention and fire risk assessment
- Understanding the fire triangle
3 Practical fire safety
- Types of portable fire extinguishers
- Maintenance of firefighting equipment
- Fire signs
- In-house checks
- The fire bag/box
Course delivery details
A half-day session, for up to 12 people. Extinguishers can be used if available on site and if there is space to do so.
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The In-House Training Company
22 South Burgundy House, The Foresters, High Street
AL5 2FB Harpenden
The In-House Training Company
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