Description

Fire Marshal for Care Homes

IIRSM, Gatehouse Awards & CPD Approved [Also Meets Irish Legislation]

Course Description:

The Fire Marshal for Care Homes course is designed to provide comprehensive fire safety training tailored specifically for employees working in care home environments. It covers essential topics to help participants identify and mitigate fire risks effectively, ensuring the safety of residents, staff, and visitors. This course adheres to current legislation, including The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which mandates adequate fire awareness training for all workplace employees.

Target Audience:

This course is essential for employees working in care homes, including care assistants, nurses, support staff, and managers. It equips them with the knowledge and skills necessary to handle fire safety procedures specific to care home settings.

Advantages:

Comprehensive online training that covers all aspects of fire safety relevant to care homes.
Approved by CPD, IIRSM, and Gatehouse Awards, ensuring compliance with industry standards and legal requirements.
Allows participants to progress through modules at their own pace, accommodating individual learning schedules.

Course Modules:

Module 1: Chemistry of Fire (Pass % Required: 70)
Module 2: Common Causes of Fire (Pass % Required: 70)
Module 3: Basic Safety Features in Buildings (Pass % Required: 70)
Module 4: Introduction to Fire Extinguishers (Pass % Required: 70)
Module 5: What to do in Cases of Fire? (Pass % Required: 70)
Module 6: Fire Statistics (Pass % Required: 70)
Module 7: Current Fire Safety Legislation (Pass % Required: 70)
Module 8: Fire Risk Assessment (Pass % Required: 70)
Module 9: Preventative Measures (Pass % Required: 70)
Module 10: Safety Features within Buildings (Pass % Required: 70)
Module 11: Role of the Fire Marshal (Pass % Required: 70)
Module 12: Action on Fire Discovery (Pass % Required: 70)
Module 13: Fire Drills and Evacuation (Pass % Required: 70)
Module 14: Fire Extinguishers (Pass % Required: 70)
Module 15: Pre-Engagement Action (Pass % Required: 70)
Module 16: Using a Fire Extinguisher (Pass % Required: 100)

Recommended System Requirements:

Browser: Up to date web browser
Video: Up to date video drivers
Memory: 1GB+ RAM
Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)

Duration: 220 minutes (based on video content; excludes loading and question-thinking time).

This course ensures that participants are well-prepared to handle fire safety responsibilities within care home environments, complying with regulations and ensuring the safety of all residents and staff.