Basic Fire Fighting

Overview
On completion of this course, delegates should be able to:

• State the formula for fires (The triangle of combustion).
• List the causes of fires and state the classification of fires.
• Explain how fires spread.
• Describe the methods of extinguishing fires.
• List the safety precautions to be taken when working in a gaseous atmosphere or suspected gaseous atmosphere.
• Explain the need to carry out a Risk assessment when dealing with a gaseous atmosphere/fire.
• Explain the colour coding of fire extinguishers.
• Demonstrate the correct use of portable firefighting equipment to extinguish a Class A Fire.

Suitable For
Candidates who may need to undertake fire fighting as part of their duties.

Teaching
Methods Classroom (Powerpoint, Handouts, Videos)
Practical (Demonstrations, Hands On, Multiple Choice Test Papers)

Pre Requisites
None

Aims
To familiarise delegates with the properties, flammability of materials and means of prevention and control of fires. Practical experience in the use of portable firefighting equipment to extinguish a Class A fire