Introduction to fire in buildings
Overview
The course gives an introduction to active and passive fire safety systems, equipment and services in buildings. This is a back to basics introduction to fire, fire safety systems and the fire industry. Content will be set so that delegates with a non-technical background can gain full understanding of the information being presented.
Who should attend?
Facility, project and commercial managers, sales staff, general construction personnel with a fire safety background and non-technical facilities personnel involved in operating building who require a basic appreciation of fire safety systems.
Programme
Fire law – roles and responsibilities
Competency – who to use and who not to use
Fire – how it works and what it does
Passive protection – the hidden defences
Fire detection and alarm – the early warning systems
Emergency lighting – seeing is surviving
Signs and notices – vital information
Extinguishing 'portables & systems' – fighting back
Outcome
All delegates will be provided with a training pack containing a copy of the presentation and a comprehensive set of notes.
At the end of the course the delegate should leave with a good understanding of fire safety, the fire safety industry and the fire safety products and services that are used in the UK’s buildings.