Training Location:

Europa Academy, Balheary Road, Swords, Co Dublin

Start & finish time(s):

Morning or Afternoon

Programme Duration:

Half Day

Programme Objective:

To give the students the knowledge and skills required to recognise and maintain a safe working environment. To effectively manage an evacuation in the event of an emergency. To deal with an outbreak of fire in its early stages and to liaise with the Fire Brigade.

Class Size:

Max 15 Students

Programme Aim:

The course will take the students through a range of fire related topics covering emergency and non-emergency activities and duties, which the fire marshal would be expected to perform.

Outline Syllabus:

• The mechanics of fire, smoke and dangerous gases.
• Fire extinguishers and hose reel equipment.
• First aid fire fighting.
• Incidents involving flammable liquids and gases.
• Storage of flammable liquids and gases.
• Common fire safety features.
• Elements of compartmentation.
• Means of escape and Evacuation Procedures.
• Duties of the fire marshal in emergency, pre emergency and post emergency situations.
• Hazard spotting and elimination of bad practices.
• Legislation.

Training Method:

Group Orientated to include lectures, formal talks and demonstrations. These are didactic in nature and place a strong emphasis on the trainer's expertise and knowledge of the subject matter.

Participant Profile:

Carefully selected members of staff who have been chosen to form a fire marshal team. The team should consist of members of the work force drawn from all areas of the premises ensuring no area is left un-represented.

Europa Academy selected trainers & brief profile:

Our selected trainers have been full-time professional fire fighters/Paramedics for the past 12 years. Over the past 5 years they have been involved in teaching a variety of course's within the private sector. They have a wide range of qualifications ranging from confined space's training to marine emergency rescue and are considered leading instructors in fire training.

Training Facilities:

Europa Academy fully equipped training suite

Assessment Method:

Ongoing assessment throughout which is Instructor verified. Practical use of Fire extinguishers, multichoice written examination and post course evaluation form.

Certification:

Irish Fire & Safety Solutions Certificate