Fire Extinguishers (Safe use of)

(Course code: FExWTe8)

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Who is this for?

All staff who need to be trained in the safe use of fire extinguishers.

The safe use of extinguisher course has been designed to enable employees to use fire extinguishers safely. Practical training scenarios will be the used in live fire situations using our fire simulator

Course Duration

This is a 1/2 day course.

Accreditation

At the end of the course candidates will be able to safely demonstrate the correct procedures which would be required to be put into practice during an evacuation of their building.

In addition candidates will be able to demonstrate their ability to use fire equipment safely and follow correct evacuation procedures for other employees.

Additional Information

Maximum of 16 persons per day or 8 per course.

Mileage costs may be applied to training taking place over 25 miles from our sites.

Course Dates & Prices

Please call to arrange dates: 01373 822408

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Course Content

Legislation
Basic principles of fire safety and protection
Classes of fire
Mechanics/chemistry of fire
Theory and operating principles of fire
extinguishing equipment
Means of escape and evacuation
procedures
Movement in smoke

What the law says

At the end of the course candidates will be able to use extinguishers safely and identify hazards which might cause a fire risk.