Pre-requisites
Must have already attended a basic Fire Training course
- Must have read the company document 1.6 Fire Manual
- Must have completed the AssessTech Fire Assessment paper
The Fire Assessment questions are based on the candidate’s original Fire Training and should been seen as an opportunity to refresh basic knowledge.
What's covered in the course
The Course covers the following:
Company Standard Fire Manual
Setting standards to apply in the workplace
Risk assessments
Evacuation procedures
Reporting of fires
Maintenance and inspection procedures
Training of staff
Course Delivery
The course is delivered in one day of training, based in a classroom. It consists of a mixture of formal learning and practical exercises:
Course Session Plan
Session 1:
- Introduction and housekeeping
- Course layout
- Fire Manual review
- Review of question paper
- Regulations
- 'Swiss Cheese' Theory
Session 2:
- What is the role of the Responsible Person (RP)?
- What are the duties of the RP?
- Safety measures management
- Evacuation procedures
- Training requirements for staff
- Maintenance and inspection
Session 3:
- Risk assessment as per the Fire Manual
- Carrying out a risk assessment
- Recording evidence
- Risk assessment exercise
- Feedback and review of exercise
Session 4:
- Reporting of fires
- Documentation
- Review of the day