Fire Safety Instructor

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.

• Risk Assessments & Fire Safety Management

Module 4 – Running a Fire Safety & Fire Warden Course

• Review of resource material

• Instructor & trainee feedback and evaluation