Occupational Health, Safety & Wellness · Short course
Fire Fighting
The subject of workplace fire awareness, prevention and emergency response.
The programme
Programme overview
Expanded indicative outline. The subject areas are described below; proposed activities and final delivery requirements are confirmed with Ratomac before booking.
The subject of workplace fire awareness, prevention and emergency response.
The programme brings together fire awareness, workplace readiness, response roles and post-incident review. The expanded outline below shows how these areas can be explored through explanation, discussion and the preparation of relevant work products.
A proposed workshop runs through the programme: A workplace needs to review fire-prevention arrangements and staff understanding of emergency roles. Participants would examine the situation in stages, use the information provided and explain the basis of their decisions. The workshop is fictional and can be adapted when the final training plan is agreed.
Who should attend
Is this programme for you?
This outline is relevant to the following roles. Suitability and any formal entry requirements should be checked for the selected programme.
- Fire marshals, supervisors and employees with workplace response responsibilities.
- Individuals preparing to take on responsibilities in this area.
- Teams seeking a shared approach to the work described in the programme.
Purpose of the learning
Intended learning outcomes
- Identify fire-awareness issues in a fictional workplace plan.
- Review equipment and readiness records with a qualified facilitator.
- Map alarm, communication and evacuation responsibilities in a tabletop exercise.
- Prepare a post-drill improvement register.
- Combine the module outputs into a reasoned response to the programme’s workplace scenario.
5 learning blocks
Detailed programme outline
01Fire awareness
This part of the programme examines fire awareness, with attention to common hazards and prevention. The practical task connects the subject to the programme’s workplace scenario and gives participants a specific output to discuss.
Topics to explore
- Common hazards.
- Prevention.
- Applied work: identify fire-awareness issues in a fictional workplace plan.
Illustrative practical exercise
Identify fire-awareness issues in a fictional workplace plan. Explain the information used, identify any assumptions and take part in a review of the proposed approach.
02Workplace readiness
This part of the programme examines workplace readiness, with attention to equipment and emergency arrangements. The practical task connects the subject to the programme’s workplace scenario and gives participants a specific output to discuss.
Topics to explore
- Equipment.
- Emergency arrangements.
- Applied work: review equipment and readiness records with a qualified facilitator.
Illustrative practical exercise
Review equipment and readiness records with a qualified facilitator. Explain the information used, identify any assumptions and take part in a review of the proposed approach.
03Response roles
This part of the programme examines response roles, with attention to raising alarms and coordinated evacuation. The practical task connects the subject to the programme’s workplace scenario and gives participants a specific output to discuss.
Topics to explore
- Raising alarms.
- Coordinated evacuation.
- Applied work: map alarm, communication and evacuation responsibilities in a tabletop exercise.
Illustrative practical exercise
Map alarm, communication and evacuation responsibilities in a tabletop exercise. Explain the information used, identify any assumptions and take part in a review of the proposed approach.
04Post-incident review
This part of the programme examines post-incident review, with attention to reporting and readiness improvements. The practical task connects the subject to the programme’s workplace scenario and gives participants a specific output to discuss.
Topics to explore
- Reporting.
- Readiness improvements.
- Applied work: prepare a post-drill improvement register.
Illustrative practical exercise
Prepare a post-drill improvement register. Explain the information used, identify any assumptions and take part in a review of the proposed approach.
05Integrated workplace workshop
A workplace needs to review fire-prevention arrangements and staff understanding of emergency roles. The final workshop connects the earlier work rather than treating each topic as an isolated activity.
Topics to explore
- Bring together the outputs from the earlier modules into one coherent response to the scenario.
- Check that the recommendation addresses the original problem and is supported by the information available.
- Identify responsibilities, dependencies and matters that require specialist input or further evidence.
- Present the proposed response and revise it after questions from the facilitator and other participants.
Illustrative practical exercise
Prepare a concise presentation for the fictional organisation. Include the proposed response, the evidence supporting it and the decisions still required. Finish with a reflection on which aspects could be relevant to your own work.
From discussion to application
How the programme could be delivered
The proposed learning approach combines facilitator-led explanation, discussion of the subject areas and guided work on the fictional scenario. Each module produces a practical output that can be reviewed and improved.
Participants can work individually or in small groups to compare interpretations, explain their decisions and identify missing information. Feedback focuses on the connection between the task, the evidence used and the proposed response.
The final workshop brings the module outputs together. Ratomac will confirm the delivery format, learning resources, entry requirements and any formal assessment or certification arrangements for the selected programme.
Discuss your requirements
Dates, duration & arrangements
Contact Ratomac to agree the final programme, duration and delivery format. Include your preferred timing, location and whether the enquiry is for yourself or a team.
Discuss this programme ↗Indicative outline for discussion. The final syllabus is agreed with Ratomac before booking. The expanded learning activities and workplace scenario are original proposals for discussion with Ratomac.