About this course
The Basic Fire Safety Awareness for Care Homes course equips staff with essential knowledge and practical skills to prevent, respond to, and manage fire incidents in care home environments.
What you will learn
in this course, you will learn how to:
- Comprehend the chemistry of fire and its patterns of spread.
- Recognise the dangers posed by smoke.
- Identify fire safety features in buildings and their role in fire prevention, management, and evacuation.
- Use various types of fire extinguishers effectively and efficiently.
- Execute appropriate actions in the event of a fire, including raising alarms and supporting safe evacuation.
- Contribute to fostering a positive fire safety culture within the care home environment.