Fire Safety Awareness

Course aims
To ensure all members of staff are aware of fire prevention measures and how to respond to outbreaks of fire.

Course information
The Trust has a responsibility to provide effective training in fi re prevention and in how to respond to an outbreak of fire.
All senior managers should ensure their staff have both basic instruction in fi re safety, and in training appropriate to the specifi c needs of their work place.
Training should take place immediately on appointment, and be refreshed annually.

Course objectives
■ To identify fi re risks in the workplace
■ To recognise the fi re ‘triangle’
■ To have an understanding of fi re protection
and safety
■ To be familiar with portable and fixed fire fighting equipment/use of/and techniques
■ To have an understanding of fi re plans
■ procedures and action notes
■ To be aware of evacuation procedures.

Additional information
Delegates must arrive promptly for these short sessions, as delegates must receive vital information. Failure to attend the complete session will result in the candidate having to rebook.