BASIC FIRE FIGHTING TRAINING

INTRODUCTION FOR BASIC FIRE FIGHTING TRAINING

This course is specially designed to introduce trainees to the duties and responsibilities of a Fire Fighting Team and to obtain the necessary skills of fire safety, prevention and risk assessment.

This course provides awareness of the danger of fire, guidance in the use of extinguishers and how to carry out the fire routine procedures. The training also help employers develop emergency response plans that will meet the specific needs of their businesses.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

By the end of the session, participants will be able to:

• Understanding of fire procedures
• Ability to use fire extinguishers safely
• Understand Fire Fighting Squads roles.
• Understand different types of fire extinguisher
• Demonstrate the use of the fire extinguisher promptly
• Demonstrate the ability to manage small fire, safely and effectively
• Plan and prepare effective emergency plans
• Develop the hierarchy of commands
• Understand Evacuation & Emergency response procedures
• Lead and contribute directly in the event of emergency
• Understanding of rescue method

WHO MUST ATTEND

Designed for staff at all levels, the course can be adjusted to suit the requirements of specific organisations, premises or course participants & Emergency Response Team

SUBJECTS COVERED

• Introduction.
• Fire Fighting Legislation – OSHA 1994, FSA 1988 & UBBL 1984
• Basic concepts and behaviour of fire
• Fire Emergency procedures in buildings
• Common types of fire detection and protection systems
• Types and methods of operating fire extinguishers
• Common fire hazards and their prevention in buildings

COURSE CONTENT

METHODOLOGY

Theory Session

• Dynamic & highly engaging presentation
• Interactive and fun
• Attention-grabbing audio-visual aids, real scene photographs, video clips, multimedia presentation

Practical session

• Hands-on experience
• Table Top exercise