Basic Fire Warden Role

Duration: 1/2 day (Max 8 trainees)

Venue: Renewables Academy at Wexford Training Centre

Certification: Renewables Academy (valid for 3 years)

Overview

This course is designed raise awareness of fire hazards, train participants on how to behave safely in the event of an emergency fire situation and to assist with the safe evacuation from a fire in the workplace.

Objectives

The objectives of the course are such that, on completion, delegates will be able:

• To understand fire legislation
• To understand the physics of fire and the chemistry of fire development
• To raise the alarm and summon the fire brigade
• To be able to develop an action plan on hearing the fire alarm
• To be aware of evacuation procedures 
• To correctly select, check and use a variety of fire fighting equipment 

What you get

• Theory element will include multimedia supplemented by video/power point and hand-outs
• Practical element will include identifying and using a selection of fire fighting equipment and supervising a simulated fire evacuation
• Theory and practical tests must be completed
• Successful candidates will be awarded with a Renewables Academy certificate (Valid for 3 years)