Fire Safety Awareness Course
- Duration:0.5 days
- Cost:£68 + VAT (£79+VAT M25 area)
- Ref:FSA1
Gain the Fire Safety Awareness certificate from the British Red Cross
Who is it for
This course is suitable for those who are responsible for overseeing fire safety, designated fire marshals and anyone who needs to know how to use a fire extinguisher.
What is it about
This course offers a comprehesive introduction to fire safety, causes, prevention and precautions. It offers practical ways to deal with incidents, including liaison with the fire service, use of fire extinguishers and basic legislation.
Course Overview
- Recognise the cost of fire
- The role of the fire marshal
- Liaison with the fire service
- Action on discovering a fire
- Fire safety legislation
- The chemistry of fire
- Common causes of fire
- Fire safety precautions & prevention
- Fire drills and evacuation
- How to use fire extinguishers
What will I get out of it?
- A Fire Safety Awareness certificate from the British Red Cross
- Skills to react calmly and competently upon discovering a fire
- An understanding of basic fire safety legislation
- Knowledge of basic fire chemistry and common causes
- Confidence in handling fire incidents
- Practical skills in the use of fire extinguishers