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Event Type(s)

Course

Event Description

This interactive, half-day workshop is for all Care Establishment staff and will provide you with an understanding of fire, how it starts and spreads, and the most effective ways of extinguishing different types of fire. It will look at your role and responsibilities in the event of a fire.

This workshop can be part of an induction programme or as a refresher to previous learning.

Parking
As there is no 'on site' parking at any of the Fire Stations - please allow extra time to find a parking space.

Please Note:
Staff in WSCC - please see the Health and Safety section on the Intranet or contact Learning and Development for advice on which courses are relevant for you.

Training Objectives

The aim of this workshop is to provide an overview of how a fire starts, spreads, and the most effective ways of extinguishing different types of fire.

Learning Outcomes

If you apply what you have learnt on this workshop you will be able to:

Identify how a fire can start and spread

Recognise common causes of fire

Identify safety features within buildings

Explain what your role and responsibilities are in the event of a fire occurring

Identify requirements for fire prevention

Identify which extinguisher is appropriate for different types of fire

Course Pre-Requisites

Subject Areas

Health & Safety

Target Audience

Trainers

Course Owner

Learning and Development SG Trainer (learninganddevelopment@westsussex.gov.uk)

Course Costs

Internal LA Cost: £0

PVI/Care Provider Cost: £0

Partnership Cost: £35

Early Years Subscriber Cost: £50

External Cost: £50