Step into the crucial role of a Nursing Home Fire Safety Manager with our comprehensive course. This course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to handle all fire safety matters within a nursing home. You don’t need prior fire safety competencies, as you’ll have access to expert advice from a Fire Safety Consultant.

Our course will empower you to perform your role competently, backed by robust support structures. It’s an excellent way to demonstrate compliance with Regulation 28 Fire Safety (HIQA) and the guidelines in the “Fire Safety Handbook: A Guide for Providers and Staff of Designated Centres” published by HIQA in January 2021.

Our expert instructor will guide you through the essential duties of a Fire Safety Manager. These include:

• Ensuring compliance with legislation and emergency preparedness.
• Developing and reviewing the Fire Safety Policy & Strategy and the Emergency Response Plan.
• Liaising with the Fire and Rescue Service, Deputy Fire Safety Managers, and other Department Managers.
• Implementing the Fire Safety Policy & Strategy and the Emergency Response Plan
• Understanding fire safety features within the centre.
• Addressing evacuation needs for staff and residents with disabilities.
• Ensuring appropriate staff and management levels for decision-making and emergency response.
• Implementing a valid fire safety training program.
• Monitoring fire safety systems and incidents.
• Ensuring fire procedures are known to all staff.
• Making the Fire Safety Policy & Strategy and the Emergency Response Plan accessible to all staff.

Phoenix STS is the only company in Ireland authorised to provide train-the-trainer courses on the full range of “Ski” evacuation products and the Elite Emergency Evacuation Chair.

We understand the importance of a streamlined Fire Safety, Health & Safety, and Emergency Management Plan in the daily management of a Nursing Home. Our systems cover all these areas, including training courses to equip your staff with the necessary knowledge and tools to respond effectively in an emergency. We offer a range of systems tailored to your nursing home’s specific needs.

Course Aims:

• Train individuals for the role of Fire Safety Manager.
• Enable the Fire Safety Manager to perform their role effectively.
• Ensure the safety of staff, residents, and visitors.
• Prevent fires in the Nursing Home.
• Equip staff with the skills to evacuate residents safely.

Course Objectives:

• Train individuals for the role of Fire Safety Manager or Deputy within the Centre.
• Enable the Fire Safety Manager or Deputy to manage fire safety effectively
• Ensure adequate fire safety procedures are in place and maintained

Who Should Attend This Course?

• Fire Safety Managers.
• Registered Providers.
• Persons in Charge.
• Clinical Nurse Managers.
• Staff Nurses.
• Senior Care Assistants.
• Maintenance Managers.
• Health and Safety Managers.
• Training, Quality, Accreditation, and Risk Managers.
• Human Resources Managers.

Pre-Course Requirements:

English fluency is required. Please inform us of any specific learner requirements.

Course Programme:

• Irish Fire and Safety Legislation.
• Health Act 2007 (Care and Welfare of Residents in Designated Centres for Older People) Regulations and the National Standards for Residential Care Settings for Older People in Ireland (HIQA).
• HIQA Fire Compliance Inspection.
• Emergency Management System.
• PAS 79: 2020 Fire Risk Assessment.
• Management Responsibilities and the Role of the Fire Safety Manager.
• Staff Training and Record-Keeping.
• Chemistry, Spread and Classes of Fire.
• Portable Fire Extinguishers and Fixed Firefighting Systems.
• Fire Detection and Alarm Systems.
• Fire Prevention and Fire Safety with Oxygen.
• Compartmentation, Escape Routes and Fire Doors.
• Fires Involving Clothing.
• Emergency Procedures, Evacuation Types and Phases of Evacuation
• Nursing Home Fire Practice Drills.
• Fire Safety Signs, Notices and Evacuation Floor Plans.
• Action to Take in the Event of a Fire or on Hearing the Fire Alarm
• Assisting the Fire Brigade.
• Selection of Appropriate Evacuation Equipment.

Training Methods:

• PowerPoint presentations.
• Question and answer sessions with workshops.

Assessment:

Learners will participate in course workshops to demonstrate their competence as a Fire Safety Manager.

Certification:

• Upon completing this course, Learners will receive a Phoenix STS Nursing Home Fire Managers Certification.
• Refresher training is recommended every three years or when a new fire safety system is introduced in the workplace.

Maximum Number of Learners:

To ensure active engagement, the course is limited to 20 learners.

Duration:

The programme is delivered over two days, on-site for nursing home groups or as a public course.