Description

Who needs this qualification?

The Fire Marshal for Care Homes Training Course is a certificated course approved by CPD and RoSPA for people who have a key role with the management of fire safety within a care home.  This Fire Marshal for Care Homes Course covers both emergency and non-emergency issues of this highly important role.

Please note, this Fire Marshal for Care Homes course also contains all of the content from the Basic Fire Awareness and Fire Extinguisher courses and is a variation on the Fire Marshal course that contains information that is specific to employees of nursing and residential care homes.

Course Details

MODULE 1- Chemical composition of fire

• The Fire Triangle
• The 4 Ways Fire Can Spread
• How Smoke Spreads

MODULE 2 – Causes of fire

• Introduction to the Common Causes of Fire
• Electricity
• Smoking
• Safety in the Workplace

MODULE 3 – Basic safety features employed within buildings

• Introduction to Safety Features
• Smoke Detectors
• Exit Signs
• Emergency Lighting
• Fire Doors

MODULE 4 – Safety features employed within buildings

• Introduction to Fire Extinguishers
• Water
• CO2
• Foam
• Dry Powder
• Wet Chemical

MODULE 5 – What to do in a fire situation

• What to do in the Case of Fire
• If you Discover a Fire
• Evacuation

MODULE 6 – Fire safety statistics

• Introduction to Fire Statistics
• Getting things into Perspective

MODULE 7 – England and Wales fire safety legislation

• Introduction to Current Legislation
• How Legislation Applies
• Precautions to Take
• Fire Risk Assessment
• Implementing the Risk assessment

MODULE 8 – Fire safety and risk assessments

• Introduction to Fire Risk Assessment
• The Purpose of Fire Risk Assessment
• What the Risk Assessment Covers

MODULE 9 – Fire Safety – preventative measures

• Introduction to Preventative Measures
• Electrical Equipment
• Smoking in the Workplace
• Housekeeping

MODULE 10 – Safety features employed within buildings

• Introduction to Safety Features
• Fire Exits
• Emergency Evacuation Plans
• Fire Alarm Systems
• Sounding the Alarm
• Signs
• Fire Fighting Equipment
• Emergency Lighting
• Fire Action Notices

MODULE 11 – Duties and role of a Fire Marshal

• Introduction to the Role of the Fire Marshal
• Extra Precautions

MODULE 12 – What action to take on discovering a fire

• What to do as a Fire Marshal if you Discover a Fire
• Personal Emergency Escape Plans (peeps)

MODULE 13 – Completing fire drills and evacuating the building

• Fire Drills

MODULE 14 – The types of fire appliances

• Introduction to Fire Equipment
• Types of Fire Extinguishers

MODULE 15 – What action before engaging a fire

• Introduction to Pre-Engagement Actions

MODULE 16 – How to handle a fire extinguisher

• Using a Water Fire Extinguisher
• Using a Foam Extinguisher
• Using a CO2 Extinguisher
• Using a Dry Powder Extinguisher
• Using a Wet Chemical Extinguisher
• Using a Fire Blanket
• Fire Extinguisher Simulations

Assessment and Certification

The Fire Marshal for Care Homes Training course online assessment is taken on completion of the Fire Marshal for Care Homes training material. You will be asked a selection of multiple choice questions with a pass mark of 70%.

The answers are marked automatically so that you’ll instantly know whether you passed. If you don’t pass, don’t worry! You can take the test as many times as you need at no extra cost to you.

Discounts

10% discount for 10 or more users purchased. For larger purchases or to find out if discounts are available on mixed course purchases please phone a customer advisor on 0844 854 9218

Payment Options

The most straight forward method of payment is to select the number of users you require and add the product to your shopping cart by selecting Add to Cart. You will then be able to make payment using most credit and debit cards or a Paypal account. If you would like to pay by BACs transfer or by invoice please contact a customer advisor on 0844 854 9218 or email [email protected]