Fire Warden Training

This training is suitable for Practice Managers, Supervisors, Fire Wardens requiring initial or refresher training, or any member of staff who has a specific responsibility towards fire safety.

Aims

This interactive and comprehensive virtual course has been designed to assist practices in meeting their legal obligations under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005

Objectives

The course provides the necessary knowledge to enable those personnel who successfully complete it to carry out the duties of a Fire Warden in a professional and competent manner.

Content

The course syllabus includes the following topics:

• Fire legislation – The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
• Fire Risk Assessments
• Common causes of fire
• Incidence of fire in healthcare and causes
• The nature of fire and chemistry of combustion
• Fire alarms
• Fire prevention
• Roles and duties of a fire warden
• The main causes and effects of fires in the workplace
• Actions on the outbreak of a fire
• Identification and use of fire extinguishers
• Emergency evacuation procedures
• Safety features within buildings

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