Fire Marshal Briefing ½ Day

Course Overview: This course is suitable for those who have the responsibility of coordinating and ensuring implementation of the organisations fire prevention and evacuation procedures.

Course Objectives:

  • Reviewed fire regulations and the Fire Safety Order 2005
  • Understand the role of a fire marshal
  • Reviewed methods of fire prevention
  • Understood evacuation procedures
  • Safely put out a live fire scenario

Course Content (Theory):

  • Fire law (in brief)
  • The Threat of Fire
  • Chemistry of Fire
  • Fire Behaviour
  • Fire Action Routines
  • Fire Extinguishers (Types / Classifications / Colour Coding Standards / Correct Application / Capabilities & Limitations)
  • Fire Marshal Responsibilities
  • Human behavioural factors
  • Assessing Fire Risk
  • Spotting and Reporting Hazards
  • First Aid Fire Fighting
  • Ensuring Full and Safe Evacuation

Course Content (Practical):

  • Health and Safety briefing
  • Fire Action Routines
  • Use of Water Extinguisher on a waste fire bin
  • Use of Carbon Dioxide Fire Extinguishers on a computer fire
  • Demonstration of Foam Fire Extinguisher on a simulated liquid fire
  • Demonstration of a Fire Blanket on a chip pan or microwave fire (weather permitting)
  • Demonstration of Powder Fire Extinguishers (to be included within PPT as video)

Duration: Half Day

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