Fire Extinguisher

Course Aim

This course is suitable for people who need to have an awareness of fire procedures but will not be involved in their planning or arrangement. They will understand what to do in the event of a fire and be able to use basic portable fire fighting equipment. The Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order often referred to as ‘The Order’ and other regulations require employers to take certain actions. These include a risk assessment, appointment of competent persons and fire safety arrangements.

Course Content

•Discuss the causes of fires and measures designed to prevent fires occurring
•Explain the basic principles of combustion and extinction
•List the classification of fires
•List the correct procedure to be carried out upon discovering a fire
•Demonstrate the correct use of portable fire fighting equipment to extinguish a fire.

Aimed At

Any person who may need to employ an extinguisher in the event of fire, for extinguishing or to facilitate escape.