Fire Safety Awareness

Skilled Staff

• Identify possible fire hazards in the workplace
• Enable employees to assist in the fire risk assessment process
• Understand how fires can occur and how fire and smoke can spread

Confidence

• To give participants the skill and knowledge required to carry out their duties in a safe and effective manner
• To enable staff with an enhanced fire safety role to meet the training requirements detailed in the current workplace fire safety legislation

English Proficiency:

• To ensure the greatest opportunity for successful participation in our programmes, learners are required to have a good command of English in terms of reading, writing and speaking. This standard of proficiency is indicated by achieving or exceeding the standard of CEFR B2+Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) or standard of 6.0 on the IELTS.
• Learners who have achieved a passing grade at Junior Certificate level will be deemed to meet this criterion. However, learners for whom English is not their first language, are required to advise Carraig Safety Consultants, and may be required

What is covered on our Fire Safety Course

• Fire safety legislation (Overview)
• Understanding the physics and chemistry of fire
• Development and spread of fire
• Action in the event of fire
• Means of raising alarm
• Means of summoning the fire brigade
• Action on hearing the fire alarm
• Evacuation procedures
• Practical demonstration in the use of foam and CO2 fire extinguishers using our state of the art gas fired training system.

• On completion of this Fire Safety Course, participants will be able to:

• Describe the chemistry of fire
• Identify fire hazards in the workplace
• Follow evacuation procedures
• Select and use appropriate fire fighting equipment

Assessment:

Skills Group Practice
MCQ Questions

Certification:

Carraig Safety Certificate

Max participants: 12

Duration: 0.5 Days

Re-Certification

Valid for 3 years

• Individuals who want to raise awareness of fire hazards in the workplace and how to act safely in the event of an emergency fire situation, including selecting and using a fire extinguisher.

What do I need to bring?

We supply all course materials, manuals, packs and refreshments.

Do I need experience to attend?

No previous experience is needed to attend this course.

What Certification will I receive?

You will receive a Carraig Safety Certificate.

How long is my training Valid for?

Refresher training has to be completed every three years.

Who teaches the Course?

Instructors are all certified Instructors with many years experience in delivering this course.

Any Other Questions?

We'll be happy to answer any other questions you may have by phone or email. You can click the button below to ask a question online, or call us on 01 6293852.