Module 1 Learning Outcome

Objectives:  Understanding …
  • Fire safety legislation
  • The basics components of Fire
  • The Common causes of Fire
  • The stages of Fire
  • The spread of Fire
  • Fire classification
  • Fire prevention and prevention of spread
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Fire risk assessment
  • Fire safety arrangements
  • The key roles and responsibility of the Fire Warden/Fire Marshal
What you need to know about fire?

On the 1st February 1974 an air conditioning unit on the 12th floor of the Joelma High Rise building in Sao Paulo, Brazil, suffered a short circuit and emitted a spark. The resulting fire soon grew spreading up the buildings only escape stairwell, trapping the buildings occupants on various levels. 179 people were killed as a result.

  • On the 11th May 1985, a fire occurred at the valley parade stadium, home of Bradford city football club. The fire occurred as a result of a fan throwing a cigarette but onto the wooden floorboards below. The blaze began to spread, the roof and stands were soon on fire, killing 57 and injuring at least 265.
  • On the 6th July 1988, off of the coast of Aberdeen, a fire occurred on the Piper Alpha Oil Rig. Due to lack of communication staff were not made aware that they should not use a key piece of pipework. Gas leaked out and ignited, resulting in a gas explosion. 167 out of the 228 workers were killed. The platform was completely destroyed and it took almost three weeks for the fire to be brought under control.
  • On the 18th November 1987, a fire broke out at king’s cross underground station. The fire began in a machine room under a wooden escalator connecting the Piccadilly line with the mainline station. This fire was said to have been caused by a discarded match. 100 people were injured and a further 31 people were killed as a result. Smoking was banned in all London Underground stations five days after the fire.
What you need to know about fire?

Today the effects of fires can be devastating in terms of

  • Lives lost
  • Injuries
  • Damage to property
  • Damage to the environment
  • Business continuity

The aim of this course is to raise awareness of the risks posed by fire and the arrangements required in all workplaces to eliminate or reduce the risks that fire presents.

It also covers the key roles and responsibilities of the Fire Warden/ Fire Marshal.

IMPORTANT-

It will be necessary to supplement this awareness training with more specific information, training and/or experience to ensure your competence as a Fire Warden/Fire Marshal, given the nature of your Organisation, the environment in which it operates, the arrangements it has in place, your role and the tasks you perform. For example, you will need to know:

  • What specific local fire safety arrangements are in place
  • What duties have been assigned to you