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
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