Fire Warden Awareness

About the Course

Course Goal: This course aims to provide Fire Wardens with an overview of the knowledge that they need to carry out their duties safely and effectively in line with industry best practice

 

Target Audience: All relevant personnel

 

Learning Objectives

 

LO1 Explain the responsibilities of employers and employees

LO2 Identify key fire safety legislative requirements

LO3 Recognise how to keep the workplace safe

LO4 Identify what should be considered during a fire safety risk assessment

LO5 Explain what to do upon hearing the fire alarm or upon discovering a fire

LO6 Identify the fire triangle and explain how it works

LO7 Identify typical ignition sources

LO8 Identify typical fuel sources

LO9 Explain how oxygen supports the fire triangle

LO10 Explain how fire spreads

LO11 Describe the dangers of smoke

LO12 Describe how to extinguish a fire

LO13 Give an overview of the different fire classifications

LO14 Explain what is meant by ‘flashpoint’ and ‘ignition temperature’

LO15 Describe different types of fire-fighting equipment

LO16 Describe the responsibilities of a Fire Warden

LO17 Identify different fire prevention measures

LO18 Explain the actions you should take in a fire situation

LO19 Identify key fire safety information and explain where it should be displayed