This course is for designated Fire Wardens / those responsible for coordinating staff evacuation during an emergency and first aid fire fighting.

Course content:

• Human behaviour responses in fire/emergency situations
• Basic principles of fire safety and protection
• Theory and operation of fire extinguishing equipment
• Classes of fire and mechanics of fire spread
• Means of escape and evacuation procedures
• Fire legislation and fire risk assessments.

Successful completion of the course is acknowledged by a certificate of competence.

Links to the Bristol Standard Dimensions:

• D1 Values and Aims of the Setting
• D6 Observation, Planning and Record Keeping
• D7 Staffing, Leadership and Management
• D8 Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
• D10 Monitoring and Evaluation.

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