Course Description:

This potentially life-saving Fire Safety Awareness training course is designed to enhance understanding of fire safety within the home, where the workplace often involves providing care in individuals’ living environments. The course equips participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, identify, and respond to fire hazards, ensuring a safer environment for both clients and carers.

Learners will gain an updated understanding of current fire safety legislation, risk assessments tailored to home settings, and the practical steps to reduce fire risks in domestic environments. The course also covers causes of fire, how to react in the event of discovering a fire, and the essential steps to safely escape a burning building. Participants will learn to recognise fire extinguishers, fire warning signage, and understand the importance of quick and effective emergency responses in home settings.

Topics include:

• The responsibility for promoting and maintaining fire safety in home-based workplaces.
• Current fire safety legislation, including changes to fire law and compliance in domestic care environments.
• Conducting fire risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential hazards within the home.
• Fire safety policies and procedures adapted for home care settings.
• Common causes of fire in the home, how fire and smoke spread, and strategies to reduce risks.
• Appropriate actions to take upon discovering a fire or hearing the fire alarm.
• Safely escaping from a burning home, including understanding fire warning signage.
• Recognising and safely using firefighting equipment, such as fire extinguishers and blankets.
• The different classes of fire and how to extinguish them using the correct equipment.
• Understanding human behaviour during emergencies and how to respond effectively.