Fire Warden

Target: Any employees identified/selected as a fire warden.
Duration: One day
Location: Suitably equipped room, removed from normal day to day operations. An outdoor area is also required for setting and extinguishing a controlled fire.
A.V. requirements: Digital projector, screen.
Room layout: U-shaped table layout or classroom style is preferable.
Course Tutor(s): Suitably qualified and experienced tutors.
Numbers: Minimum: 5, Maximum: 12 Training
Method: Theory and practical
Confirmation: Oral

Course Details:

• Physics and chemistry of fire;
• Ignition, growth and development of fire;
• Fire spread –conduction, convection and radiation;
• Selection and use of fire extinguishers;
• Fire detection and suppression;
• Emergency lighting;
• Assembly point details;
• Personal behaviour;
• Incapacitated workers;
• Duties of a fire warden;
• Emergency Services;
• Other factors;
• Post course evaluation;
• Questions and answers.

Other Information:

This course is interactive and involves a degree of physical fitness and mobility. Potential attendants should ensure that they wear comfortable clothing and footwear and have weather-proof clothing available if required. A selection of fire extinguishers which are commonly used on the premises must be made available for discharge and an area will be required for setting and extinguishing a controlled fire.

Certification:

• A certificate of attendance will be provided for each participant.
• A Synergy certificate of attendance will be provided for each participant