Fire Safety Instructor Course

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.

Module 4 – Running a Fire Safety & Fire Warden Course

• Review of resource material
• Instructor & trainee feedback and evaluation

We accept between 10 participants per class.

The courses run between 0.5 and 1 day in duration and can be bespoke to your companies needs.

All participants need to take a written test at the end of the course.

Participants who have successfully completed the written and practical assessments are going to receive an iSafe Certificate valid for 3 years.