Course description
A firefighter plays a vital role in providing emergency services in any community. In this firefighter training course, you will learn what makes up the duties of a firefighter and study important details about health and safety issues. First, become familiar with the essential issues associated with this profession and understand the tidbits of firefighting. Next, you will learn something about the general legislation that has resulted from various practical encounters in history. For example, accidents related to buildings frequently occur in England. This course will help you understand the law concerning safety when building a house that was introduced in the United Kingdom in 2000.
Are you wondering about the science and chemistry of fire? This course will provide you with this basic knowledge. A fire or combustion is a result of a chemical reaction. Understanding the chemical reaction is the basis for preventing fires and extinguishing them once they have started. This course will also help you understand the different stages of fire. You will learn the steps required to measure fire risk and the vital aspects you need to consider in an assessment. Discover the importance of maintaining daily inspections to minimize the risk of fire. Investigate the safeguards to implement, control, monitor and review safety standards to ensure compliance with them. We will also discuss creating a plan that outlines the arrangements for effective fire safety management to prevent fires from occurring.
This course outlines the duties of the various positions in the fire hierarchy. Explore the overall responsibilities, procedure and things to look for during the evacuation process. Do you like the idea of knowing the different types of fire suppression systems used in various offices and homes? We will address this important topic and describe firefighting foams and chemical extinguishing agents to assist you as a safety manager in selecting an appropriate fire protection system. This course is ideal for anyone working as a firefighter who wants to improve their skills in this field. So why wait? Start your learning experience today.
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Training content
Fundamentals of Firefighter
Description: In this module, you will learn what the role of a firefighter entails, including important information on health and safety issues. We will discuss the general legislation, the imposition of which has resulted from various practical experiences in the past. This module will help you understand the different stages of fire and its chemical reaction.
- Learning Outcomes
- Introduction to Firefighter
- Fire Safety Legislation
- Understanding Fire
- Lesson Summary
Evacuation, Risk and Safety
Description: This module will help you learn the steps involved in measuring fire risk along with several important issues. We will discuss safety arrangements for implementing, controlling, and reviewing safety standards, as well as ensuring that standards are maintained. You will also learn what are things need to consider in the evacuation.
- Learning Outcomes
- Fire Risk Assessment
- Fire Safety Arrangements
- Evacuation and Safety
- Fire Extinguishers
- Lesson Summary
Course assessment
- Assessment: Course Assessment
Certification / Credits
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Define ‘fire’
- Summarize the component of the ‘fire triangle’
- Outline the six different types of fire
- Discuss the duties and responsibilities of a firefighter
- Explain the health and safety measures of a firefighter
- Summarize the various types of fire control systems
- Explain the key consideration of risk assessment
- Discuss the importance of maintaining a habit of daily assessment
- Outline firefighter roles in safety arrangements
- Explain how to control, monitor and review the fire safety standards
- Summarize the responsibility and procedure of the evacuation process
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