INTRODUCTION
It is a requirement by law for a person who own, manage or control a commercial property, to protect everyone who lives in, works within or visits there building from the threat of fire as far as is possible. IRES has designed Training Course on Basic Fire Safety to raise awareness of fire hazards in the workplace and how to act safely in the event of an emergency fire situation, including evacuating people in the event of fire and selecting and using fire extinguisher.
Therefore, this training course have been developed to arm your employees with important skill and necessary knowledge and technical ability should a fire ever occur.
Duration
5 Days
Who should attend?
This course is designed for all staff and specifically; line managers, supervisors, Occupational health and safety officer, operations officer and any other person interested in knowing more about fire safety
Course Level:
Course Objectives
- Understand the major causes of fires in the work place
- Know how to reduce fire risks, deal with fires if appropriate and escape safely in the event of fire
- Learn how to prevent fires
- Look for possible fire hazards and report them
- Be aware of fire safety devices in their office and building
- Be familiar with the building's emergency procedures
- Know what to do if a fire breaks out
- Learn how to evacuate quietly and calmly
Course Outline
MODULE 1: INTRODUCTION TO BASIC FIRE SAFETY
- What is fire?
- The fire triangle
- Types of fire
- The behavior of fire
- The common causes of fire
MODULE 2: PERSONAL SAFETY
- Personal safety
- Accountability
- Personal protective equipment
- Response on the apparatus
MODULE 3: FIRE PREVENTION
- Goals of fire prevention
- Fire hazards
- Prevention measures
- Housekeeping
- Electrical wiring
- Other serious life safety hazards
- Office building fire safety facility
MODULE 3: EMERGENCY EVACUATION PLAN
- What to do if a fire breaks out
- Emergency equipment and location
- Evacuation plan and emergency information
- Emergency procedure
- Individual requiring assistance
MODULE 4: FIRE EXTINGUISHER
- Types of fire extinguishers
- Fire extinguisher features
- How to use fire extinguishers (P.A.S.S)
- Fire extinguisher maintenance
- General rules for fire fighting
MODULE 5: FIGHTING FIRE
- Make the correct decision in the process of fighting a fire
- Fighting a fire
- Fighting the fire
- Procedure after the fire
- Handing over to the emergency services
- ROAST (Report, Observe, Abort, Splay, Take off)
- Methods of extinguishment
Module 6: Fire Drill
- Field visit
- Practical- fire drill
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Course Administration Details:
METHODOLOGY
The instructor-led trainings are delivered using a blended learning approach and comprise presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web-based tutorials, and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professionals and trainers in these fields. All facilitation and course materials will be offered in English. The participants should be reasonably proficient in English.
ACCREDITATION
Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued an Indepth Research Institute (IRES) certificate certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA).
TRAINING VENUE
The training will be held at IRES Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and lunch. All participants will additionally cater to their travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.
ACCOMMODATION AND AIRPORT PICKUP
Accommodation and airport pickup are arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer.
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +254715 077 817
TAILOR-MADE
This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our IRES Training Centre or at a convenient location. For further inquiries, please contact us on:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +254715 077 817
PAYMENT
Payment should be transferred to the IRES account through a bank on or before the start of the course. Send proof of payment to [email protected]
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