Course Duration

This course will be instructed in a period of 25 hours divided into 5 days.

Course Objectives

Aim of the module: to give the trainees the knowledge and techniques to act safely in the event of a fire, and to aid fire prevention in a work place.

Prerequisite

Taking the HSE INDUCTION course

Course Outlines

• Recognize the cost of fire
• The role of the fire marshal
• Liaison with the fire service
• Action on discovering a fire
• Fire safety legislation
• The chemistry of fire
• Common causes of fire
• Classification of fire regarding the fuel
• Fire safety precautions & prevention
• Fire drills and evacuation
• Select and use fire extinguishers