The Fire Safety Training Course is a fire safety awareness course for all staff that will raise awareness of fire safety hazards and outlining the steps to be followed in prevention and reaction should a fire arise. Since the changes to the Fire Services Act 1981 in 2003, the Fire Service is no longer obliged to provide a “complete evacuation service” for premises, thus placing the onus upon the business.

Our Fire Safety Training Course will provide learners with the knowledge and skill to prevent fires by becoming aware of fire hazards within the workplace. It emphasises the danger of fire, the importance of prevention and the necessity of urgent action when a fire breaks out.

How to Prevent Fire Hazards in the Workplace

• Keep your buildings clean & tidy – both public areas and behind the scene
• Dispose of all waste correctly and regularly
• Manage flammable materials
• Store chemicals safely and clean up spillages straight away
• Keep fire doors closed and ensure all fire exits are clear

You must have a fire escape plan in place so that everyone in your workplace knows what to do in the event of a fire. As the best course of action will change according to your location, the type of building and the extent and whereabouts of the fire, everyone must know what to do in different situations. Therefore, it is recommended to plan and practise multiple escape routes and follow a defined course of action should you find a fire in your workplace or home. If you require support to review and update your fire safety plans or require further information on our online fire safety training course, please contact a member of our team at Phoenix STS

Phoenix STS also offer a  certified online fire safety training course or for a complete list of all of our online courses, please click here

We also offer  Fire Warden, Fire Marshal, Fire Safety Management Courses and training in the safe use of Evacuation Chairs

Course Aims

• The provision of fire safety training to staff
• To ensure as far as possible the safety of staff and visitors
• To prevent a fire in the workplace
• For staff to have the ability to evacuate the workplace safely in the event of a fire

Course Objectives

• To provide all staff with fire safety training, including the prevention of fire
• To ensure all staff know their roles and the steps to follow in a fire emergency
• To train staff in the safe use of evacuation aids and portable fire extinguishers
• To ensure adequate fire safety procedures are in place and maintained at all times within the workplace

Who Should Attend This Course?

All employees and management

Pre-Course Requirements

• English is the language in which training is delivered, and learners must have fluency in English
• Please inform the Instructor of any medical condition that you may have if you feel relevant to the training and, in particular, the practical work
• Please let us know if learners have any specific learner requirements

Course Programme

• Chemistry, spread and class of fire
• Fire prevention
• First aid firefighting equipment
• Raising the Alarm
• Calling the Fire Brigade
• Evacuation Procedures & Assembly Points
• Practical use of portable fire extinguishers

Our Tutors

Our tutors are well experienced in providing fire safety information within a workplace setting, all our tutors hold a minimum;

• Minimal QQI Level 7 in their subject matter or higher
• Train-the-Trainer QQI Level 6 or higher
• People Moving Instructor Qualified
• Evacuation Aid Instructor Qualified

Training Methods

• Bespoke PowerPoint presentations (the theory element of the course can be provided by remote learning or face-to-face) followed by question and answer sessions
• Fire safety familiarisation walkabout of the work area
• Demonstration and practice with portable fire extinguishers
• The section of the course the deals with the demonstration and practice of portable fire extinguishers requires a suitable training area in line with government guidelines on the management of covid-19

Assessment

Learners are assessed on the correct selection and use of portable fire extinguishers, as well as through question and answer sessions

Certification

• Upon successfully completing the course, learners will receive a Phoenix STS Training certificate
• The certificate will be valid for two (2) years
• Please note as fire training is non-transferable, this certificate is relevant to the workplace in which the training was provided only

Maximum Number of Learners

As the fire safety awareness course is predominantly skill-based, it is limited to 20 learners; this allows adequate time for practice and demonstration with the skills modules of the course

Duration

With a maximum of 20 learners, the course duration is approximately 2 hours