This course is accredited by the Institute of Fire Engineers (IFE) and is for people who want to learn about basic fire awareness for their role as a fire marshal in the workplace. It helps learners to understand how a fire may start and spread, and how to assess and manage these risks in their workplace.
Some of the things you will learn include:
- Combustion principles
- How fire and toxic fumes spread
- Introduction to fire legislation
- Fire risk assessment
- Emergency plan
- Fire action
- Fire exit and fire safety signage
- Role of a fire marshal in the event of a fire alarm
- Moving through smoke-filled areas
- Safely conducting an area/floor check
- Assembly points and roll calls
- Use of fire-fighting equipment
- Fire extinguisher role-play including the use of a dummy fire extinguisher to allow learners to practice in the classroom environment
- Fire blankets