Description

Being Fire Aware is knowing there are multiple fire risks in restaurants and bars making fire safety a significant priority. Employers have a legal duty of care to their staff and must ensure they are fully aware of the risks and how to work safely. Neglecting this duty can have serious consequences for both guests and businesses, as witnessed by the number of fires in restaurants that occur each year, and underscoring the necessity of comprehensive fire training.

This online course considers a range of fire procedures that could be used across different venues, including applying the fire triangle to working safely, key causes of fires in restaurants and bars, what to do if clothes catch light and getting out of a smoke filled room along with using manual call points, possible differences in alarm sounds and the actions to take. Reassuring guests and assisting guests with disabilities is explored along with the role of the fire warden and the importance of department instructions.

For an alternative course for larger hospitality businesses such as hotels and conference and event venues, click here.

What are the key benefits of this ‘Being Fire Aware in Bars and Restaurants’ course?

• Understand individual responsibilities for fire safety at work
• Understand how the fire triangle is used to reduce fire risk
• Recognise the key fire risks in hospitality
• Develop safe working techniques
• Know what to do if clothes catch light
• Know what to do in case of being in a smoke filled room
• Understand the importance of keeping fire doors closed
• Be aware of the difference between smoke detectors and sprinklers
• Use a manual call point correctly
• Recognise the meaning of fire bell sounds
• Understand the difference between standby and evacuation alerts and the actions that should be taken at each stage
• Be able to assist customers particularly those with disabilities with confidence
• Understand the correct behaviour at an evacuation point
• Understand the role of the Fire warden
• Understand the importance of taking part in test evacuations
• Know the key rules to decide whether to use a fire extinguisher

Format

The course is delivered fully online and is split into five highly  interactive sections. Learners will engage with case studies, questions, and activities that use real hospitality situations and finish with a quiz to ensure points are remembered and understood. The course may be completed in short sections over a period of time or all at one go!  In addition, there are links to websites and documents that can be used to research further learning.

Institute of Hospitality

This online course is endorsed by the Institute of Hospitality (IoH). The IoH is the leading professional body for hospitality professionals.  They promote professionalism in the hospitality industry through lifelong learning. The course can also contribute to CPD hours.