Fire Extinguisher Training in London by London Fire Consultants.
You will, no doubt, be well aware of the potentially devastating effects of fires in the workplace in terms of lives lost, injuries, damage to property and the environment, and to business continuity. This Practical Fire Extinguisher Training course is designed for persons who have attended a theory based training course and require the practical knowledge of using a fire extinguisher.
Delegates will have the opportunity to use fire extinguishers to put out controlled fires in a safe environment, overseen by one of our highly experienced fire trainers.
Fire Safety in England and Wales is governed by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 which requires suitable and sufficient instruction and training be given on the appropriate precautions and actions to be taken by the employee in order to safeguard him/herself and other relevant persons on the premises. This should be repeated periodically where appropriate. The responsible person must appoint one or more competent persons to assist him in undertaking the preventive and protective measures.
This training can be standalone or ‘bolted on' onto one of our other courses.
The controlled fire can be setup to simulate the following:
Waste paper bin fire
Oil spill fire
Deep fat fryer fire and the use of a fire blanket
Computer monitor fire
For industrial premises
Pipe flange fire
Electric motor fire
How long is fire marshal training valid for?
Our Fire Consultants always recommend that Fire Safety training is undertaken annually.
London Fire Consultants Fire Marshal Course - We run fire marshal courses across London. We have a team of Fire Safety Experts who deliver interesting, enjoyable, lifesaving skills to all sectors. Our fire marshal training in London equips you with the knowledge and skills to protect yourself and others in the event of a fire. This course involves identifying fires, carrying out fire procedures, evacuating staff and tackling small fires.
All our half day Fire Marshal training courses in London are delivered by our professional Fire Consultant Trainers. The training can either be carried out at your own venue or ours, it is up to you. Attendees of the fire marshal training will receive advice and training from Fire Consultants covering the full roles and responsibilities of a designated Fire Marshal in the workplace. In your fire marshal training, you will learn the basic fire safety procedures in the workplace and how to ensure your organisation is compliant with the law. Fire safety training is compulsory when new employees are moved into a building or changes have been made to the emergency plan. If you have changed working practices and processes or people’s responsibilities within the business, our fire marshal training in London is very much advised. Another situation where fire marshal training is needed is if a disabled person has been employed (for the first time) or a new member of staff has undertaken the role of a duty manager or fire marshal. Our fire marshal training in London is very much worth it and allows you to be prepared and confident in the event of a fire.
Is fire safety training a legal requirement?
Yes, fire safety training is a legal requirement. Both, the employees and employers have legal duties to perform in an emergency as well as to prevent fires. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 covers fire safety in England and Wales. In the majority of premises, local fire and rescue authorities are responsible for enforcing this fire safety legislation. HSE has enforcement responsibility on construction sites, for nuclear premises, and on ships under construction or undergoing repair.
The responsible person is someone who is responsible for the premises used for business, charity or voluntary purposes, an employer, landlord or the owner of houses that have multiple occupancy, including blocks of flats. The responsible person must carry out a Fire Safety Risk Assessment (FRA) and implement appropriate fire safety measures for prevention and protection of building users in the event of a fire. It is also their responsibility to make sure all equipment is well-maintained and checked regularly. The responsible person may delegate jobs, but ultimately the responsibility will always lie with the one deemed the “responsible person” for the premises. Organisations should also have a “competent person” (or ideally, more than one) who has undergone all of the training required to be able to safely handle fire fighting equipment such as Fire Extinguishers and assist the responsible person in carrying out the requirements of the FRA and planning procedures. The employees of a business also have legal duties to perform in the event of a fire, in accordance to the FSO and Health and Safety at Work Act (1974). Employees must act appropriately and not put themselves or colleagues and visitors at risk, be co-operative with the fire procedures in place and report any suspected dangers, such as exposed wires.
