Fire Safety
This two hour seminar is for employees, volunteers and long-term contractors. The seminar covers a range of fire safety issues detailed in Home Office and Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guides.
Who should attend?
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All persons employed who is required to receive fire training initially, as appropriate and when there is a change of circumstances.
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Homeowners and families interested in reducing their fire risk
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Business owners interested in reducing their fire risk.

Objectives: By the end of the seminar the attendants will have:
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A greater awareness of the dangers of fire and smoke.
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Awareness of all fire safety measures in their workplace.
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An understanding of evacuation systems and staff accounting measures during an emergency or fire drill.
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Awareness of potential fire hazards in a building.
Duration: 2 hours in length.
Additional Topics: These are topics that are added to the course when appropriate to the group:
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The nature of fire and smoke
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Action on discovery of a fire
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How to activate fire alarms
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Fire procedure systems
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Calling the Fire Service
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Action on hearing the alarm
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Evacuation of public and visitors
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Disabled procedures
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Procedures for non-employees
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Fire fighting equipment
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Escape routes
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How to open escape doors etc
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Importance of fire doors
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Reasons for not using lifts
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Importance of general fire precautions and good housekeeping