Course Outline

Module 1: Fire Science and Prevention

• The fire triangle/ tetrahedron and classes of fire (A, B, C, D, K).

• Common fire hazards in various workplaces (electrical, chemical, housekeeping).

• Fire prevention strategies and hot work permits.

• Exercise: Identifying fire hazards in a facility layout diagram.

Module 2: Fire Detection, Alarm, and Suppression Systems

• Types of detectors (smoke, heat, flame) and alarm systems.

• Overview of portable fire extinguishers and their use (P.A.S.S. technique).

• Fixed suppression systems: sprinklers, deluge, clean agent systems.

• Workshop: Hands-on fire extinguisher training (using simulators if live fire is not possible).

Module 3: Emergency Evacuation Planning

• Elements of an evacuation plan: routes, assemblies, wardens, accounting for personnel.

• Planning for people with disabilities and special needs.

• Conducting and evaluating evacuation drills.

• Case Study: Analyzing the successes and failures of an evacuation from a real incident.

Module 4: Emergency Response Plan Development

• Beyond fire: planning for medical emergencies, chemical spills, severe weather, violence.

• Establishing an Emergency Response Team (ERT) and defining roles.

• Communication strategies during an emergency.

• Workshop: Table-top exercise simulating a multi-hazard emergency scenario.

Module 5: Business Continuity and Plan Maintenance

• Linking emergency response to business continuity planning.

• Reviewing, auditing, and updating emergency plans regularly.

• Final Project: Drafting key sections of an emergency response plan for a participant's facility.