nursing home fire safety

Course Objectives:

On completion of this course participants will have an understanding of the legal responsibilities and control of fire hazards, safety and evacuation in a nursing home setting

Who should attend:

All Nursing Home staff

Course content:

· Fire safety legislation

· Responsibility of management and employees

· Duties of fire wardens

· Fire chemistry and classifications of fire

· Fire prevention

· Fire detection and firefighting equipment 

· Emergency lighting and alarm systems

· Patient evacuation logistics

· Compartmentation and escape routes

Duration: 4 Hours

Certification from FIST

Participation: Max 12