Fire Watcher

DESCRIPTION

Fire Watcher Course is a comprehensive, one day course designed to give delegates the knowledge, skills and confidence to handle fire at workplace. Awareness of role and responsibilities in case of fire and in case of non-fire situation.

INTENDED FOR

Line Managers, Supervisors and Individuals involved in Fire Risk Assessment and Fire Watching

AIMS / OBJECTIVES

Course is designed for staffs who are appointed as Fire Watcher in their company. Students will learn the basic concept of firefighting; safe evacuation plans and Risks Assessment for their premises.

COURSE CONTENTS

• Introduction
• Fundamentals of fire: a) What is a Fire b) The Fire Triangle c) Key Components
• Fundamentals of public fire safety:
• Understanding Reasons of Fire
  • Hot Works
  • Permit to Work (PTW)
• Classification of Fire
• Types of portable fire extinguishers:
  • Types of commonly used portable fire extinguishers
  • Fire extinguisher and for different classes of Fire
• How to use the portable fire extinguisher:
  • PASS Command
  • Safe distance and other safety tips required for operating different fire extinguisher for extinguishing fire
  • Do’s and Don’t
  • Other extinguishing medias apart from fire extinguishers
• Discovering and reporting a fire
• Hands on practical (use of fire extinguisher)

LEARNING METHODOLOGY

There will be a dynamic blend of the following:

• Facilitator-led Presentations (In person)
• Syndicate/group Work
• Individual Action Plans
• Skill Building Exercises

Application Activities & Role Plays

DURATION

ONE DAY

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Practical and theoretical assessment to evaluate the familiarity of the candidates with the requirements/ procedures.