Building Evacuation & First Responders Training

Duration : 2 Days

Building Evacuation & First Responders Training

Program Overview

Evacuation drills are an important and compulsory procedural requirement for all staff to understand and undertake. A prepared and educated workforce, who know how to evacuate a building quickly and safely, in the case of a fire or on hearing an emergency alarm, could mean the difference between life and death. This program will prepare participants on the evacuation procedures as well as train them on becoming First Responders to any accident or incident.

Learning Objectives

After completion of this programme, the participant will be able to:

  • Learn about basic types of Fire.
  • Gain skill to extinguish the fire in its initial stage and control the spreading of fire.
  • Appreciate overall command and control systems
  • Identify Building layout, fire zones and evacuation routes
  • Take actions required to normalize the situation.

Course Topics

  • Introduction to elements of fire, classification of fire
  • Principle of combustion and extinction
  • Type of extinguisher and technique of application of extinguishing agent
  • Occupancy classification, smoke management system
  • General behavior of smoke and flame
  • Means of exits / egress
  • Roles & Responsibilities of Floor warden
  • Building Evacuation
  • Active and passive fire protection system
  • Hands on practice on operation of fire extinguishers

Pre-requisites

  • Basic understanding of English language

Delivery

  • The training will be delivered in a highly engaging and interactive way, focused on specific needs of the participants and the organization.e

Examination Passing criteria

A minimum written test score of 80%.

Certificate Awarded

A certificate is awarded upon successful completion of the course and passing the final examination

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