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Fire Fighting - Awareness

Aim

 The aim of this course is to increase awareness of workplace fires, detail prevention strategies and demonstrate the correct response to a fire by correctly using portable fire fighting appliances.

Description

 This course is intended for all employees who require an appreciation of fire awareness, the importance of prevention strategies and an awareness of the correct applications and limitations of portable fire fighting appliances such as fire extinguishers & workplace fire hose reels.

Duration

 2 Hours

Unit/s of Competence

 Nil

Accreditation

 Participants who successfully complete the course will receive a Risk Response & Rescue Certificate stating the information covered, duration of training, date of issue, location of training and general remarks.
Certificates will display the Fire Protection Association logo.

Course Content
  • Recognising unsafe conditions.
  • Chemistry of fire.
  • Principles of fire extinguishment.
  • Raising the alarm.
  • Classes of fire.
  • Determining if it is safe and appropriate to use first attack fire fighting equipment.
  • Principles of fire approach and fire evacuation.
  • Correct selection, use, and application of portable fire fighting extinguishers.
  • Practical fire fighting with CO2 type fire extinguishers.
  • Practical demonstration of dry chemical power type and AFF foam type fire extinguishers.
  • Principles of fire fighting with hose reels / fire blankets.
  • Procedures to be followed after first attack fire fighting equipment has been used.

Pre-Requisites

 There are no specific pre-requisites for this course.

Assessment

 There is no formal assessment on this course.

Max Course Size

 15

Supervision Ratio

 1:15

Compliance with Legislation, Standards and Codes
  • Relevant Occupational Health and Safety Regulations
  • AS/NZS ISO 31000-2009 Risk Management
  • AS/NZS 4804:2001 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems
  • AS/NZS 3745:2002 Emergency control organisation and procedures for buildings, structures and workplaces
  • Other enterprise specific legislation, standards and codes

Course Material

 Each participant will receive a Fire Protection Association publication ‘Fire Safety at Home – be Prepared’ and a Portable Fire Extinguisher guide.

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