Fire Safety Instructor Course
The aim of this course is to provide learners with the knowledge, skills and attitude to successfully educate others in Fire Safety Awareness in the workplace and at home.
It is for people who would like to become a qualified Fire Safety instructor and ideally have a Training Instructor and/or Fire Safety Background.
We currently don not have any course dates scheduled, please contact us for more details.
Our Fire Safety Instructor course will provide the successful candidate with the necessary skills, knowledge and resources to competently deliver Fire Warden (Marshal), Fire Safety and Fire Extinguisher Training.
Course objectives
By the end of this course learners will be able to:
- Explain what Fire is
- Explain Fire Safety Legal Requirements
- Explain Employer responsibilities in relation to Fire Safety
- Explain the Fire Triangle
- Identify Fire Hazards
- Explain Fire Procedures
- Compare & Contrast types of Fire Extinguishers
- Demonstrate the correct use of Fire Extinguishers
All candidates must have a good understanding of oral and written English.
A Training qualification to QQI Level 6 or equivalent is highly recommended.
5 Year Instructor Card and Certificate
COURSE CONTENT:
Module 1 – Fire Safety/Science
- Legislation – 2005 Act, 1981 & 2003 Fire Services Act, HSA, HIQA
- Fire Statistics
- Nature and behaviour of fire.
- Nature and behaviour of smoke
- Fire prevention & management
- Behaviour Issues of people regarding fire alarms & emergencies.
- Classes of fire
Module 2 – Classes of Fire and Fire Extinguishing Methods & Equipment
- Classes of Fire
- Inspection of Fire Extinguishers
- Maintenance of Fire Extinguishers
- The Selection and Use of Fire Extinguishers
- Participants will then be trained in the practical use of extinguishers
- Fire Detection and Alarms (Overview)
- Fire Blankets
- Fire Hose Reels
Module 3 – Role of Fire Warden & Emergency Procedures
- Pre–fire / post-fire duties of the Fire Warden
- General Emergency Plans and Evacuation Procedures
- Design and documentation of Fire Evacuation Plans & Records.
- Identifying and Managing Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPS).
- Fire Drills – Running, Management & Evaluation of Fire Drills.
Module 4 – Running a Fire Safety & Fire Warden Course
- Review of resource material
- Instructor & trainee feedback and evaluation
