Basic fire prevention and protection + practical
Fire Prevention and Protection training teaches your team how to prevent, control and respond to fire in the workplace, including how to choose and use the right extinguisher and how to run an evacuation.
What this course covers
- Fire chemistry and the fire triangle: fuel, oxygen and heat
- Fire classes (A to D) and the correct extinguishing methods
- Identifying ignition sources and fire hazards
- Fire protection equipment and systems
- Safe firefighting technique using the PASS method
- Emergency planning, evacuation procedures and fire wardens
- Fire inspections, compliance checklists and equipment registers
Who should attend
- Fire wardens and evacuation coordinators
- Health and safety representatives and officers
- Supervisors and team leaders
- Any workplace needing fire safety compliance
Learning outcomes
- Prevent, control and respond to workplace fire hazards
- Select the correct extinguisher for each class of fire
- Execute emergency response and evacuation procedures
- Conduct fire safety inspections and maintain equipment registers
How it is delivered
Facilitated training delivered by QTE Training and Consulting. Contact QTE for current dates, delivery format (on-site or classroom) and pricing.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fire triangle?
Fire needs three elements: fuel, oxygen and heat. Removing any one of them puts the fire out, which is the basis of fire prevention and firefighting covered in the course.
What is the PASS method?
PASS stands for Pull, Aim, Squeeze and Sweep, the safe technique for using a portable fire extinguisher.
Who should attend fire training?
Fire wardens, safety representatives, supervisors and anyone with fire safety responsibilities in the workplace.
How is the course delivered?
Facilitated training. Contact QTE Training and Consulting for dates, format and pricing.