Mandatory
4 lessons
CPD certificate
2–3 hours
About this course
Fire is one of the most serious risks in any care setting. This course gives you the knowledge to prevent fires, respond confidently in an emergency and keep the people you support safe.
What you'll learn
- How fires start and spread — the fire triangle
- Common fire hazards in care environments
- Fire prevention and good housekeeping
- Evacuation procedures and PEEPs for residents
- How and when to use fire extinguishers safely
Course content
4 lessons · 1 assessment
1
Understanding fire risk
Reading
Prevention in the care setting
Reading
Alarms, detection and equipment
Reading
Evacuation and emergency response
Reading
Assessment — 5 questions
Pass 80%
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