Duration
2 days
Overview
This course is specially designed to introduce trainees to the duties and responsibilities of a Fire Fighting Team & Fire Warden, and to obtain the necessary skills of fire safety, prevention and risk assessment. This course provides awareness of the danger of fire, guidance in the use of extinguishers and how to carry out the fire routine procedures. The training also help employers develop emergency response plans that will meet the specific needs of their businesses. This program trains ERT members to handle various emergencies by developing Emergency Response Plan (ERP), understanding Emergency Procedure and executing Incident Command System (ICS) during disaster.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:
- Understand different types of fire extinguisher
- Demonstrate the use of the fire extinguisher promptly
- Demonstrate the ability to manage small fire, safely and effectively
- Plan and prepare effective emergency plans
- Develop the hierarchy of commands
- Understand Evacuation & Emergency response procedures
- Lead and contribute directly in the event of emergency
Who Should Attend
- Fire Team Members, Fire Wardens
- Safety and Health Committee Members
- Emergency Response Team Members
- Persons who involved in fire routine procedure
- For all employees up to supervisory level who would be required to assist in the event of fire emergency
Entry Requirements
- Physically and mentally fit
- Experience in fire safety is an added advantage and is highly recommended
The Training Approach and Methodologies
Participants will gain essential knowledge and skills through:
Theory Session
- Dynamic & highly engaging presentation
- Interactive and fun
- Attention-grabbing audio-visual aids, real scene photographs, video clips, multimedia presentation
Practical Session
- Hands-on experience
- Participant-orientated
Certification
Having completed and passed the course, participants will be awarded with Certificate of Training.
Delivery of Certificate
Certificate will be delivered to the client’s correspondence address within 21 working days after completion of the course. Special arrangement for fast delivery can be made upon request.
Validity
Without retraining, knowledge might be forgotten while skills may deteriorate rapidly when not being used / practiced. Therefore, yearly retraining is very much recommended.
Day 1
TIME
TOPIC
9.00 – 9.15 am (15 min)
Introduction
- Fire protection
- The need for fire training
- Fire drill
9.15 – 9.45 am (30 min)
Causes of Fire
- At work, home, natural disaster, arson and unknown
Chemistry of Fire
- Element of fire
- Heat transfer
Classification of Fire
- Class A, B, C & D
9.45 – 10.00 am (15 min)
Methods of Extinguishing Fire
- Smothering
- Cooling
- Starvation
- Chain reaction
10.00 – 10.30 am (30 min)
Portable Fire Extinguisher Types of Extinguisher and Usage
- CO2
- Water
- Dry powder
- Foam
Selection of Fire Extinguisher
- Red, Blue, Black and Cream
10.30 – 10.45 am (15 min)
Break
10.45 – 11.30 am (45 min)
Principles of Fire Extinguisher Basic Steps In Operating Fire Extinguisher
- PASS technique
Techniques of Fire Fighting
- Different techniques of fighting fire
- Safety precautions in extinguishing fire
11.30 – 12.00 pm (30 min)
Detection System
- General detection system available
- Smoke, heat and flame
- Basic operation
Sprinkler System
- Basic principles of sprinkler system
- Basic operation
Hose Reel System
- Basic principle
- Handling operation
12.00 – 12.30 pm (30 min)
Action In The Event of Fire
- FIRE technique
Self Rescue Technique
- Method of self rescue
- Risk assessment
- Safety precaution
12.30 – 1.00 pm (30 min)
Fire Fighting Team
- Function of fire team
- Function of Fire Warden
- Fire team organization
Duties and Responsibilities of Fire Fighting Team & Fire Warden
1.00 – 2.00 pm (1 hour)
Lunch
2.00 – 4.30 pm (2 hours 30 min)
Practical
- Control fire using portable extinguisher and hose reel
4.30 – 5.00 pm (30 min)
Evaluation and Closing
Day 2
9.00 – 10.30 am (1 hour 30 min
Theory
- Emergency response identification
- Scope of emergency plan
- Major hazards at workplace
- Developing emergency plans
- Emergency communication
10.30 – 10.45 am (15 min)
Break
10.45 – 1.00 pm (2 hours 15 min)
Theory
- Understanding company’s emergency response plan
- Shutdown and evacuation procedures
- Emergency facilities and exercises
- Incident command control
- Designing drills and exercises
1.00 – 2.00 pm (1 hour)
Lunch
2.00 – 4.00 pm (2 hours)
Case Studies and Evacuation Drill
4.00 – 4.15 pm (15 min)
Break
4.15 – 4.45 pm (30 min)
Debriefing and Discussion
4.45 – 5.00 pm (15 min)
Evaluation and Closing
Programme scope, delivery arrangements and suitability are confirmed during enquiry.