Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

    • Welcome

    • Aims & Objectives

    • Why?
  • 2

    Fire & The Workplace

    • The Costs of Fire

    • Classification of Fires

    • Trends in Fire Incidents

    • Causes of Fire Deaths

    • Causes of Fire in the Workplace

    • Fire Triangle

    • How fire spreads
  • 3

    Smoke

    • What is smoke?

    • Causes

    • Smoke first aid

    • Symptoms

    • Administering first aid
  • 4

    Fire Signs

    • Signboards

    • Types of Signs

    • Fire Safety Signs

    • Fire Action Signs
  • 5

    Fire Hazards

    • Potential ignition sources

    • What are the risks in your place of work?

    • Flammable and combustibles

    • Smoking
  • 6

    Discovering a Fire

    • Action on discovering a fire

    • Calling emergency services

    • Evacuate

    • Assembly points

    • Your assembly point

    • What to do when you are unable to evacuate?

    • Clothes on fire
  • 7

    Firefighting Equipment in The Workplace

    • Fire Triangle

    • Types of Fire Extinguisher

    • Water Extinguishers

    • Foam Extinguishers

    • Dry Powder Extinguishers

    • Carbon Dioxide Extinguishers

    • Wet Chemical Extinguishers

    • Types of Fire Extinguisher Quiz

    • Positioning of Extinguishers

    • Fire Detection & Alarm Systems
  • 8

    Role of the Fire Warden/Marshall (Proactive)

    • The Role

    • Fire Risk Assessment

    • Fire Log Book

    • Inspection, Maintenance & Testing

    • Fire Drills & Emergency Exits

    • Skips
  • 9

    Role of Fire Warden/Marshall (Reactive)

    • The Role

    • Follow the Action Plan

    • Ensure the Fire Alarm is Activated

    • Initiate Evacuation of Premises

    • Final Sweep

    • Safety Checks

    • Fighting Fire

    • Shut Down/Switch Off

    • Leave Premises, Closing Doors

    • Role Call & Reporting to the Fire Officer

    • Fire Hydrants
  • 10

    Final Assessment

    • Fire Marshall Assessment
  • 11

    Assessment

    • Assessment
  • 12

    Summary

    • Your certification

    • About this course

    • Survey & Feedback