Winners of IITD/FAS Training Company
of the Year 2008

Fire Team Training

Course Aim:

This is a two day course designed to provide the Fire Team trainees with the knowledge to deal with fires or emergencies in a co-ordinated and safe way. It emphasises the dangers of fire, the importance of prevention and the necessity of urgent action when a fire breaks out.

Course Objectives:

On completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the physics and chemistry of fire.
• List the actions to be taken in the event of a fire.
• Take a control lead in an emergency evacuation.
• Be a competent member of the company Fire Fighting Team.
• Be aware of, and be competent to use, the different types of fire fighting equipment.

Course Content:

• Discussion of relevant statutory legislation and its requirements.
• Means of raising the alarm & summoning the fire brigade.
• Action in the event of a fire or fire alarm activation.
• Causes, costs & understanding of fires.
• Physics and chemistry of fire.
• Tackling a fire.
• Fire Team communications.
• Correct use of the fire extinguisher and fire hose.
• Marshalling.
• Evacuation procedures.
• Role of the Fire Warden.

Method of training:

A fire officer will conduct the course. Course includes classroom presentation (multimedia etc), flipchart discussions and models.  Practical sessions using various fire fighting apparatus fighting live fires. 

Course Attendance:

• Maximum of 12 participants.
• 2 day duration.

For further information please call us in Dublin or Cork or e-mail info@phoenixsafety.ie.

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