Fire Warden for Care eLearning Course

Overview

Being a Fire Warden in the care industry is a very important role. This course is split into six topics, where you will explore fire safety equipment, fire signs, emergency planning, drills and evacuation and the basics of fire. Whether you work in a hospital or care home environment, this course will help ensure you know how to keep your workplace safe in the event of a fire.

Objectives

• Understand the role as a fire warden and your legal duties
• Be aware of the basics of fire, and how fires may start and spread
• Know the different types of fire safety equipment and their uses
• Recognise different types of fire warning signs
• Be able to carry out a fire risk assessment
• Minimise the risk of fire
• Fire evacuation planning
• Create Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans
• Carry out fire drills

Audience

Those who are undertaking the fire warden role, especially in care environments.