The contents included in this course are: 

• The Importance of Fire Safety

  • The Law

  • The Problem and How you Get Harmed

• Causes, Prevention, Training and Alarms

  • The Fire Triangle

  • Sources of Ignition

  • Active and Passive Fire Spread

  • Arson

  • Aerosols

  • Fire Prevention

  • Good House Keeping

  • Training and Staff Awareness

  • Dangers of Smoke

  • Types of Fire Alarm

• Emergency Equipment and Response Actions

  • Fire Equipment

  • Calling the Fire Service

  • Fire Extinguishers

  • Breakdown of a fire extinguisher

  • Fire Hoses

  • Fire Alarm Systems

  • Evacuating in an Emergency

  • Fire Doors

  • Fire Blankets

  • Fire Warden Kits

  • Appropriate CLothing

  • Smoke Alarms in the Home

  • Fire Proofing the Home

• Risk Assessment and Hazards

  • Formal Risk Assessment

  • Review of fire safety

Learning Outcomes 

1     Understand basic fire safety and what to do in the event of an emergency

1.1  State the main causes of fires in the workplace.

1.2  Outline the main costs of fires in the workplace for employers, employees and society.

1.3  State their own duties and responsibilities in relation to fire safety at work.

1.4  State the duties and responsibilities of fire wardens and other people who may be required to take action as part of fire risk controls or during an emergency.

1.5  Describe the action to be taken in the event of a fire in the workplace, including methods of raising the alarm and contacting the emergency services.

2     Understand the principles of fire risk control

2.1  List the key elements for effective fire risk management in the workplace.

2.2  Outline how the components of the fire triangle can be used to control fire risks.

2.3  List active and passive fire risk control measures.

2.4  Outline fire prevention measures that can be taken to minimise fire risks.

3     Understand the basics of practical fire safety

3.1  State the safe operating parameters for the use of portable fire-fighting equipment.

3.2  Outline simple checks for ensuring that fire safety equipment is serviceable and safe to use.

The contents included in this course are: 

• The Importance of Fire Safety

• The Law

• The Problem and How you Get Harmed

• Causes, Prevention, Training and Alarms

• The Fire Triangle

• Sources of Ignition

• Active and Passive Fire Spread

•  Arson

•  Aerosols

• Fire Prevention

• Good House Keeping

• Training and Staff Awareness

• Dangers of Smoke

• Types of Fire Alarm

• Emergency Equipment and Response Actions

• Fire Equipment

• Calling the Fire Service

• Fire Extinguishers

• Breakdown of a fire extinguisher

• Fire Hoses

• Fire Alarm Systems

• Evacuating in an Emergency

• Fire Doors

• Fire Blankets

• Fire Warden Kits

• Appropriate CLothing

• Smoke Alarms in the Home

• Fire Proofing the Home

• Fire Warden and Fire marshals

• The fire Logbook

• Cost to business

• How fires spread

• Personnel records

• Fire injuries

• The fire briefing

• Care home evacuation

• Risk Assessment and Hazards

• Formal Risk Assessment

• Review of fire safety

Learning Outcomes:

LO1  Understand the hazards and risks associated with fire in the workplace

1.1   Explain how fires are caused in the workplace

1.2   Describe the components of the fire triangle.

1.3   Identify the hazards during or after a fire, including the products of combustion.

1.4   Describe the characteristics of fire and smoke spread.

LO2  Understand how fire risk is controlled in the workplace

2.1   State the different methods used to identify and control fire hazards.

2.2   Define the term ‘means of escape’ in relation to fire hazards.

2.3   Outline typical components for means of escape from fire hazards.

2.4   Describe methods of fire detection and raising the alarm.

2.5   Describe the principle of how fires are extinguished.

2.6   Describe how portable fire-fighting equipment should be used safely.

2.7   Identify common fixed fire-fighting systems and where they might be used.

LO3  Understand the principles and practice of fire safety management at work

3.1   Outline the duties of employers and employees with respect to fire safety in the workplace.

3.2   Outline how to undertake a simple fire safety inspection in the workplace.

3.3   Describe the stages involved in a fire risk assessment.

LO4  Understand the role of the nominated fire warden

4.1   State the role and function of fire wardens in their workplace: On a day-to-day basis and during an emergency and if they are not in their designated areas of responsibility when the alarm is raised.

4.2   Outline the content of a fire safety briefing.