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Introduction to fire in buildings

Who should attend | Aims | Content and timings | Outcomes | Documentation

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.

Dates and prices

Date Venue Type Price (ex VAT) CPD hrs Duration Status
18 Mar 10 FIA, Thames House Training Members
First delegate: £220.00
Subsequent delegate: £185.00
Non-members
First delegate: £290.00
Subsequent delegate: £230.00 		6 1 Day
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Who should attend?

Facility, project and commercial managers, sales staff, general construction personnel without a fire safety background and non-technical facilities personnel involved in operating buildings who require a basic appreciation of fire safety systems.

Aims

At the end of the course the attendee 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

Content and timings

The course commences at 9.30 and closes at 16.30.

The topics covered include:

  • Passive fire protection
  • Fire detection and alarm
  • Emergency lighting
  • Fire signage 
  • Extinguishing systems
Outcomes

After the course delegates will have a good understanding of:

  • 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 system
  • Emergency Lighting - Seeing is surviving
  • Signs and notices - Vital Information
  • Extinguishing systems - Fighting back
  • Documents & Records - Power of the written word
Documentation

Delegates are provided with a training pack containing a copy of the overheads and a comprehensive set of course notes. The course fee includes lunch and refreshments.