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Contact InformationThe Fire Service Safety PartnershipEssex County Fire & Rescue Service HeadquartersKelvedon ParkRivenhallWithamEssexCM8 3HB

Kathy PayneBusiness Development OfficerEmail: [email protected]: 01376 576549Mobile: 07500096052

Ashleigh BorehamFire Service Safety Partnership Resource AdministratorEmail: [email protected]: 01376 576183

Essex County Fireand Rescue Service

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Professional Fire Trainingfrom the professionalsEssex County Fire and Rescue Service and The Fire ServiceSafety Partnership (FSSP) work together to provide thecommercial training arm of Essex County Fire & RescueService.

Mission StatementWe aim to deliver professional training to professionalpeople.

We specialise in the provision of the highest quality fire safetytraining for both professional firefighters and the commercial

chosen fields. We are proud of our national renownedbrand and reputation.

To ensure that we are highly competitive, we have thoroughlyreviewed all of our courses and introduced newaccommodation on some. I am also delighted to say thatmany of our courses have reduced in cost from last year.

Whether you are a professional firefighter or commercialemployee I am sure you will enjoy a positive and rewardingexperience and I look forward to welcoming you.

Deputy Chief Fire Officer Adam Eckley

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Products for Sale

If you have unique requirements for fire safety training, we can tailor a bespoke coursefor your organisation either on your own premises or ours. Details and costs on request.

market. Our instructors are all current serving fire officers or experienced trainers and are all experts in their

DVD’s – £5.00:

A Fire Service Guide to Fire Extinguishers

An Introduction to Fire Safety

Merchandise

Baton System – £50.00

Evac Chair – £895.00

Space Blankets (pack of 10) – £7.50

Fire Marshal Evacuation Pack – £10.00Includes: a fire marshal packbag, space blanket, surcoat

Literature

Fire Training Handbook – £2.00

all prices exclusive of VAT


Essex County Fire & Rescue Service is devoted to instructingprofessional Breathing Apparatus Trainers, in the highly specialisedskill of Compartment Fire Behaviour Training (CFBT).

Through the utilisation of our dedicated and experienced instructorswe can ensure that the highest level of knowledge and skills areimparted to students in an ever evolving subject improving thequality and ability of both those attending and those who willultimately receive instruction from the newly qualified instructorswithin their own service or organisation.

To assist in the delivery of training courses, The Fire ServiceSafety Partnership can provide specialist instructional equipmentwhich can assist trained personnel in delivering the relevantfire behaviour content, with the additional benefit of operatinginside a suitable classroom environment.

All of this instructional equipment is available for purchase(course attendance is not required).

Course AimsThe CFBT course is designed to develop the delegate’s knowledge of fire behaviour and how conditions canbe controlled effectively by fire service personnel. The BTEC level 3 accredited course prepares the delegateto deliver the newly acquired information when they return to their respective service or organisation.

Course ObjectivesThe dedication of the course instructors ensures the delegate’s development and incorporates improvedtactics, techniques and teaching styles.

The CFBT Course is two weeks in duration with accommodation and meals provided.

From the third day of the course, delegates begin to complete the various roles required to run a safe andeffective session. They will encounter various procedures and unsafe practices all demonstrated by operationalpersonnel and will be taught methods to identify errors, take the appropriate corrective action when requiredand develop the students in a safe and effective manner.

Course attendance is limited to a maximum of six delegates to two instructors. This ratio ensures the requiredBTEC elements are covered by attending guests and that all relevant health and safety requirements arecomplied with.

This course is assured by QA Associates.

The course is a 60 hour qualification consisting of two units of 30 hours each.

To achieve the award, a delegate must successfully complete the two core units.

� Unit 1 Fundamentals of Compartment Fire Behaviour.� Unit 2 Application of Compartment Fire Behaviour Training.

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The CFBT Course istwo weeks in durationwith accommodationand meals provided.New accommodation atPremier Inn, Braintree.

Cost £2795All course datesavailable on request.

Professional Fire Fighting CoursesCompartment Fire BehaviourTraining Instructors Course BTEC – Level 3 (10 days)

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Fire Marshal CompetentPerson Training (1 day)Course overviewThis one-day course is for employees nominated as fire marshals or fire wardens in their workplace. The Coursecovers both emergency and non-emergency issues of this vital role and equips attendees with an appropriate levelof understanding to perform the role safely in their workplace.

Who should attend?Nominated competent persons who have a responsibility for implementing the company fire evacuation procedure.It is also suitable for persons who have a direct responsibility for developing or improving existing evacuationprocedures to maintain effectiveness in a changing work environment.

Course objectivesBy the end of the course, delegates will have:� A greater awareness of the dangers of fire and smoke� The ability to identify individual classes of fire and select an appropriateextinguisher to tackle it, if it is safe to do so� The ability to recognise potential fire hazards and the appropriate actionsto rectify them� An understanding of the importance of regular fire drills and recognitionof fire service best practice� An understanding of the various methods of evacuation and accountingand determine the best method for their workplace.

Programme� The nature of fire and smoke� Fire extinguishers, fire marshal and fire warden non emergency duties� Fire drills and fire hazard spotting� Staff fire training� Fire marshal and fire warden� Emergency duties, evacuation systems and accounting methods.

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The training programme covers:� Carbonaceous fire development � Branch techniques� Pyrolysis � Recognition of flashover� Classroom demonstrations � Recognition of backdraught conditions� Practical fire fighting � Presenting, briefing & debriefing skills

EquipmentWe can supply all the equipment required for the Compartment Fire Behaviour Training. The containers are suppliedin partnership with our specialist supplier SCS Ltd.

Large Animal Rescue Course(AR2) Writtle College (4 days)Who should attend?This four day course is designed to educate UK fire and rescue specialist crews with basic large animal rescue

(LAR) techniques. Although the course focus is on horses, farm animals and other large animal information will be

available.

LAR is highly specialised and the skills gained on this course can only be taught safely and effectively within the college

environment.

Why we are different?

Through lectures and hands-on training, the course teaches techniques for the safe rescue of large animals in

various realistic settings such as trailer incidents, ditch mud rescues, still-water based rescues, safe movement of

large animals as well as containment, handling and restraint techniques.

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Large AnimalRescue Course£450.00

Course dates availableon request.

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Course objectivesBy the end of the training delegates will have:

� An understanding of basic requirements of Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety)

Order, 2005.

� An appreciation of the the general fire precautions that are required in a

premise and the implications for people with a disability.

� An understanding of the content of an appropriate emergency plan.

� A understanding of Emergency Evacuation Plans and how to create them.

Programme� The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.

� The meaning of general fire precautions and how they may need to be

adapted.

� Emergency Evacuation Plans.

� Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEP’s).

� Staff fire training and fire drills including the use of evacuation chairs

and other evacuation facilities for people with a disability.

Fire Training Days Tailored to YourCompany’s Needs (Bespoke Services)Course overviewWe are able to delivery a number of training days tailored to your company’s needs including fire plans and emergencyprocedures. Training and courses such as:� General staff fire training� Fire training for receptionists� Fire extinguisher training� Fire training for security staff� Fire Marshal Competent Person Training� Fire training for catering staff� Fire safety for managers and fire risk assessment� Fire training for hotel staff.

Course objectivesThis will depend on the services that we develop for your organisation, but will:� Satisfy any legal requirements� Make staff familiar with the organisations fire and emergency procedures.

DurationWe will advise you on suitable training durations, however we will try to be as flexibleas possible to ensure that you and your staff get the training you require.

Bespoke CoursesLondon EssexHalf Day £990.00 Half Day £750.00Full Day £1,695.00 Full Day £1,450.00

Open CoursesLondon EssexHalf Day £110.00 Half Day £80.00Full Day £220.00 Full Day £110.00

All prices not including VAT and public sector discounts available on request.

£450.00£750.00

All prices are subject to VAT and public sector discounts available on request

InstructorsThis course is delivered by qualified trainers with experience ranging from operational fire fighting/LAR to

Writtle College with lecturers with BSc honours degrees and PhD’s in Equine Science and veterinary Surgeons

(MRCVS) specialising in Equine Veterinary practice.

Equipment RequiredAll the necessary equipment suchas teaching aids, manuals, live

animals, mannequins and associated equipment will be provided.

Normal PPE will be required.

Course objectivesBy the end of the session the student will be able to:

Demonstrate the safe parameters of work relating to large animal

rescues.

identify the hazards associated with large animal rescue and the

agricultural environment.

Understand the behaviour of large animals.

Identify the appropriate incident Command Structure for a large

animal rescue scene including roles and responsibilities for all

parties involved.

Understand the role of restraint in the forms of physical, chemical

and natural sedatives as control measures when appropriate.

Understand the role of PPE and specific equipment for animal

rescues.

Demonstrate the effective handling of a number of farm animals.

Apply the principles of scene management to animal rescue.

We use a combination of trained demonstration animals, horses, livestock as well as large animal mannequins to

provide realistic LAR training within a dedicated agricultural training environment.


� Demonstrate a safe working knowledge of basic rescue techniques: strops and skidding.

� Demonstrate a safe working knowledge of advanced rescue techniques: trailer extrication and lifting of animals.

� Demonstrate a safe working knowledge of operating around water/unstable surfaces.

� Recognise the risk of zoonotic diseases and other health issues.

� Apply post incident protocols.

Training Centre Locations

Discounted accommodation can be obtained.

Fire InvestigationLevel 1 CourseWethersfield TrainingCentre (1 day)Essex County Fire & Rescue Service currently attend upto 2,000 fire investigations every year, with nearly 80%determined at Level 1; Cause and Origin of Fire Determinedby Incident Commander.

Fire events, when properly, methodically and thoroughlyinvestigated help significantly in the detection and reportingof crime and often reveal significant information andintelligence for future preventative fire safety work.

In 2012 ECFRS invested in a purpose built, multi compartment fire investigation training facilityon our site at MDPGA (Ministry of Defence Police & Guarding Agency), Wethersfield.

The purpose of the facility is to use a number of original cold fire scenes, including compartments, vehicles andstatic caravans to train crew and watch managers in Level 1 fire investigation and other agencies.

Supporting this facility are a number of specifically designed products, including a Level 1 contemporaneousnotebook.

Course overviewWe have designed two training courses; a one day fire investigation Level 1 course for experienced crew andwatch managers, and a two day Level 1 Fire Investigation course for newly promoted crew and watch managers.

Both courses cover the scientific methodology to determine cause, origin and fire spread.

Training is delivered by experienced fire investigation officers.

Course objectivesAt the end of the training course(s) delegates will be able to:

� Understand the purpose of fire investigation (OCCURRENCE)

� Explain the relevance of scene preservation (EVIDENCE)

� Identify the scientific methodology of the investigation (RECOVERY, ANALYSIS, INTERPRETATION)

� Describe the procedure for presenting an investigation (NOTE TAKING AND REPORTING).

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Fire InvestigationLevel 1 Course£350.00

Course dates availableon request.

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� An understanding of various methods of evacuation, accounting and determining the best method for their workplace.

Programme� The nature of fire and smoke � An overview of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order, 2005

� Fire risk assessment � Evacuation systems and accounting methods

� Staff training.

Fire Safety in Educational Premises (1/2 day)Course overviewThis half day course is for employees with a responsibility for fire safety in schools,colleges, universities and other educational establishments.

The course covers the requirements of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order,2005: how to carry out a basic risk assessment in educational establishments;emergency plans and training staff.

Who should attend?Nominated competent persons who have a responsibility for completing the fire riskassessment, and those who are responsible for fire safety in educationalestablishments.

It is also suitable for persons who have a responsibility for developing or improvingfire evacuation procedures in their premises and responsibility for staff.

Course objectivesBy the end of the course delegates will have:� A better understanding of the requirements of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order, 2005 and educational

establishments.� A basic understanding of how to complete a simple fire risk assessment.� A better understanding of general fire precautions required in these types of premises.� An understanding of the importance of regular fire drills.� An understanding of the various methods of evacuation and accounting.

Fire Safety with Facilities for Peoplewith Disabilities (1/2 day)Course overviewThis half day training course is for employees with a responsibility for fire safety in their work place. The course

places a particular emphasis on facilities for, and the evacuation of, people with a disability.

This training course covers both requirements of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order, 2005 and advice to

assist the responsible persons comply with the legislation.

Who should attend?Nominated competent persons who have a responsibility for implementing the company fire evacuation procedure.

This training course is also suitable for persons who have a direct responsibility for developing or improving existing

evacuation procedures for people with a disability.

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£250.00

Essex County Fire & Rescue Service large animal rescue works in association with Writtle Agricultural College

(University of Essex) to provide expert tuition, with all-year round facilities to simulate large animal rescue

situations using our own state-of-the art equipment in a risk assessed environment.


Road Traffic Collision InstructorsCourse (10 days)This course is designed to provide delegates with the skills and knowledge required to deliver Road Traffic Collision(RTC) training.

Course AimOn completion of the training, delegates will have gained the necessary skills and knowledge to be able to plan, prepareand implement RTC training scenarios.

Course objectivesAt the end of the course, the delegates will have developed a practical and theoretical understanding in:� Officer in Charge (OIC’s) responsibilities at RTC’s (legislation, command and control).� Glass management and stability techniques.� Casualty care, long board stretcher, cervical collar, airway management, mechanics of injuries and oxygen

administration.� New vehicle technology and its impact on the fire service extrication techniques (Hybrid and electric).� An understanding of LGV stabilization.� Extrication techniques.� Instructional techniques (Exercise planning, training, risk assessments).

Learning OutcomesOn completion of the course and having satisfied the aims and objectives, eachdelegate will have developed further skills, increased their knowledge and collatedsufficient information to enable them to undertake the role of a Road TrafficCollision Instructor.

Assessment ObjectivesThe assessment process is designed to ensure the delegate demonstratesan understanding of the relevant theoretical and practical knowledge as detailedwithin the subject objectives.

Course CriteriaThe course has been designed to introduce the delegate to all aspects ofRoad Traffic Collision Procedures and progress them onto instructor level.

Delegates attending this course should be physically fit. It is also advisablethat they contact their doctor or occupational health department for aphysical check up, as this is a physically and mentally demanding course.

Level 1 Incident CommandTraining Courses (3 days)Essex County Fire & Rescue Service provide all crew and watch managers with incident command training at its trainingcentre in Laindon, Basildon.

This purpose built Hydra and Minerva suite was opened in 2006 and can offer development and assessment courseswith ILM accredited staff.

These courses can be offered to other fire services who require this type of training. The facilities can also be hired.

The facilities at Laindon allow the delegates to experience developing scenarios in a safe and user friendly environment.

ECFRS also offer a theory based course and bespoke training to suit your needs.

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Road Traffic CollisionInstructors Course10 people for£1869.00for 10 days

Fire safety measures in buildings

This section looks at preventative and proactive fire safety measures. It will provide delegates with an

overview of the various fire safety features in buildings and what arrangements must be in place to

ensure compliance with legislation and ensuring persons at risk remain safe.

Emergency fire plan checklist

This part of the course looks at a manager’s emergency fire plan checklist. The checklist will assist

managers in ensuring that they have appropriate fire safety measures and procedures in place

when carrying out fire safety checks within their buildings.

Understanding fire risk assessment processes and undertaking fire safety audits

This session looks at the Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) process and details how fire risk assessors

carry out FRAs. This session is not designed to help a delegate undertake an assessment, but will

assist them in understanding the methodology employed. The session will provide guidance on

how managers can carry out self-audits using the FRA produced for their premise.

Fire evacuation overviews

This part of the course provides an overview of fire emergency procedures. It will look at various evacuation strategies

and accounting methodologies. It will also examine the need to have robust procedures for those personnel who

present/carry an additional risk.

Fire emergency plans

This session looks at the specific requirements of a fire emergency plan. An organisation’s fire emergency plan is

a requirement of the Fire Safety Order and should detail all of the arrangements in place to ensure occupant’s

safety in the event of a fire.

All delegates will receive a certificate of attendance and various manager’s handouts.

Fire Safety in Licensed Premises (1/2 day)Course overviewThis half day training course is for employees with a responsibility for fire safety in public houses,

clubs, restaurants, premises providing public entertainment and similar premises.

The course covers the requirements of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order, 2005:

How to carry out a sufficient fire risk assessment in the above type of premises: emergency

plans and the training of staff.

Who should attend?Nominated competent persons, who have a responsibility for completing a suitable and

sufficient fire risk assessment and those who are responsible for safety in premises that

are licensed.

The course is also suitable for persons who have a direct responsibility for developing

or improving fire evacuation procedures in their premises.

Course objectivesBy the end of the course our delegates will have:

� A better understanding of the requirements of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety)

Order, 2005 as they apply to Licensed Premises.

� A basic understanding of how to complete a simple fire risk assessment.

� A better understanding of the general fire precautions that are required in these types of premises.

� An understanding of the importance of regular fire drills and recognition of fire services best practice.

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Level 1 Incident Command Training Courses (3 days)

Course AimTo provide delegates with the relevant theoretical skills necessary in theincident command system.

By the end of the course delegates will be able to demonstrate theirunderpinning knowledge in:� Implementing the Incident Command System to assist with a plan for an

operational incident� Producing a realistic Dynamic Risk Assessment (DRA) to respond to

the needs of the incident� Producing a realistic analytical risk assessment to respond to the

needs of the incident (ECFRS protocols)� Effectively manage and control of operations using the Incident

Command System� Underpinning requirements and knowledge of the fire service

operations Vol. 2 Incident Command, 3rd edition.

Plan� Theoretical knowledge of the Dynamic risk assessment process

and the fire service protocol on Analytical Risk Assessment� The courses will be programmed to meet organisational needs.� The course structure is designed to give delegates theoretical based training to enable

candidates to manage incidents up to the level required of a crew and watch manager.

The course covers the National Standard for crew and watch managers.Unit WM7 – Lead and support people to resolve operational incidentsWM 7.1 – Plan action to meet the needs of the incidentWM 7.2 – Implement action to meet planned objectivesWM 7.3 – Close down the operational phase of incidentsWM 7.4 – Debrief people following incidents.

Modules for crew managers from the Fire Service College:� 008 – Incident Response 1 – initial response & management� 048 – Environmental risks & control� 056 – Hazards & risks – buildings & structures� 057 – Dealing with transport incidents� 058 – Dealing with fire incidents� 059 – Dealing with HAZMAT incidents� 060 – Save & rescue endangered life� 061 – Treat casualties and support people at incidents.

Course AimTo discuss with students the roles and responsibilities of the crew and watch managers in the Incident CommandSystem (ICS).

ObjectivesAt the end of the session, the students will be able to:� Explain why a Dynamic Risk Assessment is necessary� Describe the various roles of officers within the ICS� Implement Initial Command at an incident� Describe the Tactical Modes of an incident� Sectorise an incident� List the information required to hand over an incident to a senior officer.

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Level 1 IncidentCommand TrainingCourses

£650.00for 3 days

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ProgrammeFire awareness

Providing delegates with an understanding on how fires start and spread throughout buildings. This session examines

large fires that have occurred in the UK.

Classes of fire

This session looks at the different classes and types of fire that delegates may

face in their workplace. This includes the various risks associated with each

class of fire.

Fire extinguisher theory

This section of the course looks at Class A (solids and textiles etc) fires, Class

B (liquids and liquefiable solids) fires, Class C (gases and LPGs) fires, Class

D (base metals) fires, electrical fires and Class F (cooking oil) fires.

Fire extinguisher general information

This part of the course looks at the sighting of extinguishers, quantity required

in a workplace and maintenance requirements. It provides delegates with an

understanding of the importance of ensuring that fire extinguishers are kept

readily available for use in the event that a fire occurs in their building.

Safety tips when using a fire extinguisher

This session looks at the simple rules that should be applied when using a

fire extinguisher on a small fire in the workplace.

Practical exercise/Use of fire extinguishers video

This part of the course provides delegates with the opportunity to tackle small fires in a safe and controlled environment

using our LPG fuelled fire training rig (subject to meeting our practical fire training area risk assessment). Alternatively

delegates can view a video showing how fire extinguishers are used on a range of small fires.

Fire Safety for Managers (1 day)Course overviewThis one day course is for managers who have a responsibility for fire safety measures in their buildings or place of

work. The course covers the Fire Safety Order, 2005 and details arrangements managers should make with regard

to all fire safety measures in their workplace or other non-domestic building.

Course objectivesDelegates on this course will have a greater understanding of the manager’s legal obligations under the Fire Safety

Order, 2005. Those attending should understand the process of fire risk assessment, recognise the importance of

legal compliance, understand the need for carrying out a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment, understand

the need for a fire emergency plan and understand the need for an appropriate evacuation procedure for all persons

in a premise.

ProgrammeFire awareness

Providing delegates with an understanding on how fires start and spread throughout buildings. This session examines

large fires that have occurred in the UK.

Overview of Fire Safety Order, 2005

This session looks at salient articles of the Fire Safety Order, 2005 and provides delegates with an understanding

of how fire safety procedures affects their building, themselves, staff and other relevant persons.

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Course AimTo discuss with students the roles and responsibilities of the crew and watch managers managing incidents.

ObjectivesAt the end of the session, the students will be able to:� Explain the Managing Incident Model� Apply the Managing Incident Model.

Course AimFor students to understand the risks involved when committing crews in BA, and how to minimise these risks usingsafe systems of work.

ObjectivesAt the end of the session, the students will be able to:� Explain the terms Flashover, Backdraught and Fire Gas Ignitions� Describe the signs and conditions that could indicate when these may happen� Describe how a fire of this type could be dealt with safely in DEFENSIVE mode and why� Describe when a fire of this type could be dealt with in OFFENSIVE mode and why.

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Location: Incident Command Training, Southfields

Course AimTo introduce the students to Hydra/Minerva and the Command Support vehicle (simulation).

ObjectivesAt the end of the session, the students will be able to:� Identify the need for the Incident Command System� Implement the Incident Command System� Implement a tactical plan to achieve the strategic aims and objectives of the incident commander� Identify the need for Spans of control� Implement Spans of control� Practice radio messages� Practice radio discipline.

The instructor delivering the course will be an ECFRS accredited ILM trainer with an Incident Command Trainingbackground.

All support information comes from the following documents:� Sample ECFRS S.I.S. Operational Notes� Fire Service Manuals vol 2 ICS 3rd Ed.� HMSO Guide to Operational Risk Assessment� Site specific risk assessments� ICS course notes.

A course can provide for a maximum number of 12 delegates and a minimum of eight.

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General Staff Fire Training (1/2 day)Course overviewThis half day training course is suitable for all employees, volunteer and long-term contractors.

The course covers a range of fire safety issues detailed in Home Office and Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

guides.

Who should attend?All persons employed are required to receive fire training initially, as appropriate and

when there is a change of circumstances that may impact fire safety.

It is recommended that all employees receive this training at least once a year.

Course objectivesBy the end of the training session, delegates will have:

� A greater awareness of the dangers of fire and smoke.

� Awareness of all fire safety measures in their workplace.

� An understanding of evacuation systems and staff accounting measures

during an emergency or fire drill.

� Awareness of potential fire hazards in a building.

Programme� The nature of fire and smoke � Procedures for non-employees

� Action on discovery of a fire � Fire fighting equipment

� How to activate fire alarms � Escape routes

� Fire procedure systems � How to open escape doors etc� Calling the fire service � Importance of fire doors� Action on hearing the alarm � Reasons for not using lifts� Evacuation of public and visitors � Importance of general fire� Disabled procedures precautions and good

housekeeping.

Fire Extinguisher Training (1/2 day)Course overviewThis course is for all members of staff and is available in half day or two hour sessions. The course covers classes

of fire, types of fire extinguishers available, general information as detailed in Government guidance and safety tips.

The course is available at our training centres or at an organisations own site.

Subject to specific safety requirements, a practical session can be included and delegates may have the opportunity

of fighting small fires with extinguishers.

Course objectivesDelegates on this course will have a greater understanding of different types of fires that they may face in their

workplace. By the end of the course delegates should be able to identify different types of fire, select an appropriate

fire extinguisher for a small fire and implement simple safety measures to reduce risk when attempting to tackle

a fire.

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