Training Courses

Fire safety training courses delivered in Belfast & throughout Northern Ireland

Being aware of what action to take in the event of a fire could save lives. WorkSafe Electrical Services Ltd provide fire safety training courses in Belfast and across Northern Ireland.

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Fire awareness course

This course is designed for employees who have never received Fire Training or require an essential refresher. The training meets the requirements under the fire safety legislation (NI) 2010. The legislation states that All Employees should have Fire Safety Training at Induction and periodically thereafter. This will prepare delegates should a fire break out.

Theory content:

Employee responsibilities with regard to fire safety
The danger of fire, and how it can spread
How to prevent fires, and safe working practices
Fire classification and the methods of extinguishing different types of fire
The correct procedure to take in the event of a fire
A discussion around local arrangements is normally promoted

Assessment and practical learning:

There will be a short multiple choice test for all delegates to take
Hands-on experience of discharging a water & CO2 fire extinguisher together with demonstration
Practical training on the correct use of a Fire Blanket

A certificate will be awarded on successful completion of course, the course take approximately 1 and a half hours to complete, and is carried out on-site at your workplace.

Fire warden training

This course is designed for employees who have taken on the role of fire warden or fire marshal. The training meets the requirements of the fire safety legislation (NI) 2010. All businesses are required to have designated staff, trained as fire wardens, or marshals, who assist the appropriate (or responsible) person in the business in providing a working environment which is safe from fire.

The appropriate (or responsible) person also has a duty to ensure the safety and full evacuation of the premises in the event of an emergency incident. Fire wardens, or marshals, may have a range of responsibilities, for example checking fire extinguishers are in place and unused, or testing the fire alarm on a weekly basis, but their primary role will always be in assisting in the safe, full and controlled evacuation of the premises.

Theory content:

The role and responsibilities of a Fire Warden
An overview of the current fire safety legislation
The dangers of fire, and how it can spread
The main causes of workplace fires and fire preventative strategies
Fire classification and the methods of extinguishing different fire types
Human behaviour in a fire situation
Actions to take in the event of a fire
Evacuation strategies and sweep searching techniques
Fire safety checks and how to complete a fire logbook
A discussion regarding local arrangements for your workplace

Assessment and practical learning:

There will be a short multiple choice test for all delegates to take
Hands-on experience of discharging a water & CO2 fire extinguisher together with demonstration
Practical training on the correct use of a Fire Blanket

A certificate will be awarded on successful completion of course, the course take approximately 2 hours to complete, and is carried out on-site at your workplace.

Why choose us to deliver your fire safety training?

All of those delivering the training courses are BAFE approved
Our course leaders are fully trained to the very latest in fire safety standards
We deliver all of our courses on-site at your workplace, anywhere in Belfast or Northern Ireland
We can deliver training courses on a date and time to suit you
We have a team of highly experienced course leaders