Highfield Level 2 International Award in Fire Safety
OVERVIEW:
This course is designed for Fire Marshals and those responsible for fire safety in the workplace. This course will be of benefit to all staff, particularly those designated as fire wardens or marshals. It is suitable for employees working in industry, commerce or the public sector.
TRAINING APPROACH:
All Health & Safety Solutions training programs are tailored to the specific training needs of the learner/client given their specific roles, responsibilities, and training objectives. Training manuals and course content are based on industry best practice, international standards, as well as legislation and regulatory requirements of the local regulatory authority.
INTENDED AUDIENCE:
Workplace Fire Safety personnel
TOPICS COVERED:
Discuss the reasons why managing a fire is important
- Course introduction
- The moral, legal and financial reasons for promoting good standards of safety within an organization
Understanding how the fire starts, develops, and spreads & identify the different methods of fire control - Chemistry of fire
- Methods of heat transfer
- Classification of fire
- Fire control
Identify the measures required to protect people in the event of fire - Perception and behaviour of people in the event of fire
- The measures needed to overcome behavioural problems and ensure safe evacuation of people in the event of fire
- Emergency evacuation procedures
Know the specific proactive and reactive role of the fire marshal/ warden - Proactive roles of the fire marshal
- Emergency role of the fire marshal
- Use of fire extinguishers
COURSE DURATION: 1 day / 5-6 hours
MINIMUM / MAXIMUM STUDENTS: 6 / 50
VALID: 2 years
LOCAL ACCREDITATION: Dubai Civil Defense
INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATION: Highfield Level 2 International Award in Fire Safety for Fire Wardens (Optional)