Fire Marshall Course

Fire Marshall Course This Fire Marshal course is run In-house, please contact Apex Fire for details

Course Aim
To give participants the skill and knowledge required to carry out their duties in a safe and effective manner. This course will provide the participant with an understanding of the requirements of the Safety, Health & Welfare at Work Act 2005 and the 1981 Fire Services Act to those in charge of Fire Control.

Course Objectives
•To enable staff with an enhanced fire safety role to meet the training requirements detailed in the current workplace fire safety legislation.
•Identify possible fire hazards in the workplace
•Enable employees to assist in the fire risk assessment process
•Understand how fires can occur and how fire and smoke can spread
•Identify the correct type of fire equipment for the class of fire
•Identify if your premises is equipped with appropriate fire alarms, detectors, emergency lighting and fire fighting equipment?
•Ensure fire equipment is inspected and maintained as frequently as necessary
•Be able to advise members of staff on measures that can be taken to reduce the risk of fire occurring
•Be able to advise members of staff on action to take in the event of an emergency

Target Audience
Company Nominee (under S1.53 2003 Health & Safety), Safety Officers, Line Managers, Fire Warden, Fire teams or any person with responsibility for formulating or implementing a company fire policy.

Course Contents
•Course Introduction
•Legislation Module
•Theory of Fire and smoke behaviour
•Identify possible fire hazards in the workplace
•Fire Prevention
•Human behaviour and Fire Fighting – Theory & Practical
•The Role and Responsibilities of Fire Marshals
•Fire Alarm (Types-Monitoring-Testing)
•Emergency Lighting (Types-Monitoring-Testing)
•Fire Evacuation Procedures (Site Specific)
•Fire Safety in the home Practical Exercises Course Debrief

Participants
Up to 12 personnel

Duration
1 Day

Assessment
Participants are required to complete a multiple choice questionnaire at the end of the course.

Accreditation
Full certification of attendance is provided on successful completion of the course.

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