There continues to be a national rise in the incidence of fire. Structural and 'active' fire protection measures have contributed significantly to increasing the number of fires that are confined to room of origin. However, each year the direct and consequential costs of fire to industry and commerce run into many millions of pounds and continue to rise.

In order to reduce direct financial losses and increasing insurance premiums, maintain business continuity and meet their statutory obligations, under Fire, Health & Safety Legislation, Departments must invest in the resource that mitigate against the effect of fire — their Human Resources.

Early intervention by trained personnel can prevent a small fire from developing into a major blaze. Such action can mean the difference between a total loss of business and a minor disruption to activity and, more importantly, it may result in the saving of life or prevention of injury.

Strategic objectives of all courses offered:

To ensure that the training meets current legal requirements, best practice guidance and the specific needs of the customer.

To ensure that all staff are competent and professional when dealing with an outbreak of fire.

Course description:

Training courses can be designed to suit clients' individua requirements. If our general courses do not meet your specific requirements we will be happy to discuss possible changes.

Location: Courses are held at the employees premises.

Duration: Course lasts approximately 2-3 hours.

On completion participants will receive a certificate of attendance

Aim: Participants will be able to identify, select and use the various types of portable fire fighting equipment. All participants are invited to take part in extinguishing a variety of live fire demonstrations under guidance.

Demonstration Includes:

• Cooking Fire
• Fuel Fire
• The effects of water on a fule fire.

Location: Courses are normally held at the employees premises. Space is required outside for practical fire extinguisher training. Normally the size of 3 cars.

Duration: Course last approximately 2 - 3 hours.

On completion personnel will receive a certificate of attendance.

Aim: This training is designed to enable candidates to fully understand the duties of a modern fire marshal by virtue of the requirements of the fire regulations and the duty of care requirements of the workplace. Candidates will gain sufficient knowledge to enable management to rely upon their commitment and judgement within a carefully planned fire action procedure.

• An understanding of fundamental duties and legal requirements imposed upon a fire marshal, by virtue of the H&S Management Regulations (as amended).
• Candidates will be given instruction as to how to be a fire marshal.
• Human behaviour.
• Candidates will be taught how to demonstrate an air of authority when asking persons to evacuate a danger area. Also, how to give clear and precise instructions in a calm and determined way.
• A broad awareness of the dangers of fire and smoke. The dangers associated with a hidden one room fire, including flashover scenario. The rapid movement of toxic gases and the effect that toxic gases may have on the human body.
• The re-enforcement of good working practices in relation to fire safety, fire prevention and arson awareness.
• The secondary role of the modern fire marshal in respect to fire risk assessment and the role of fire safety management; including checking procedures and hazard spotting.
• The fire action plan safety tool and using personal emergency egress plans and standard management plans to best effect.
• Disabled persons planning (new legislation).
• Course inclusion: question and answer session.
• Fire extinguishers: their uses and limitations.

Location: Courses are held at the employees premises.

Duration: Course last approximately 3 - 4 Hours.

All fire training will be carried out by a qualified fire-fighter.