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Course overview:

This qualification develops the learner's knowledge of fire safety in the workplace including the use of a range of fire controls and safe evacuation procedures.

The learner will understand the role of the Fire Marshal in supporting individuals and facilitating safe evacuations.

Course learning outcomes:

At the end of the session, learners should be able to:

• List the elements of the fire triangle
• Outline methods of smoke and fire spread
• Give examples of how the risk of fire can be lowered in a workplace
• List common fire controls in a workplace
• Explain how to use a range of fire controls including fire exits and fire doors
• Explain the importance of clear routes or travel
• Describe how to use a range of portable fire extinguishers
• Outline the actions to be taken on hearing a fire alarm
• Outline how a safe evacuation can be undertaken in a workplace
• Outline how members of the public and visitors should be alerted to the presence of a potential fire
• Outline what is meant by the term personal emergency evacuation plan
• Explain when a personal emergency evacuation plan (PEEP) would be implemented
• List ways of supporting an individual during an evacuation
• Explain the actions to be taken by a Fire Marshal during an evacuation
• Outline how to undertake a search of a workplace
• Outline the information that should be passed to the emergency services
• Outline the day-to-day duties of a Fire Marshal