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Fire Training Courses

oneSource provides a range of courses to enable schools and other educational establishments to meet their duties to ensure that their employees are competent. All of our courses include practical elements so that your staff get the hands-on experience they need to function appropriately in an emergency. All courses can be delivered on your site provided that suitable locations are available for the theory and practical elements to take place. Please see our Frequently Asked Questions Section for information on delegate numbers, and location requirements.

Fire Marshall Training

This course has been developed by a former fire officer to enable staff to have the knowledge and practical experience to undertake the fire marshall role. It includes a practical element using portable fire fighting equipment to tackle real controlled fires.

The course will cover:

sleeve with fire warden arm band holding fire extinguisher

The course is divided into a theory and practical element. The practical element will allow delegates to have hands on experience of using different types of equipment on real fires in a controlled situation (delegates tackling the fire will be instructed 1:1 whilst the gas-fueled fire simulators are controlled by our fire technician).

Delegate competence will have increased through greater understanding of the fire warden's role, how fires start and spread, when it is safe to tackle a fire with a portable extinguisher, and the classes of fire different extinguishers are suitable for. They will have gained practical experience of handling extinguishers.

Delegates will be assessed during the practical element of the course and will complete a short multiple choice paper. Successful delegates will be provided with a competence certificate.

Fire Extinguisher Training

co2 fire extinguisher being used to fight fire

This course was developed by a former fire officer and will provide delegates with an understanding and practical use of portable fire extinguishers & blankets. Delegates will have the opportunity to tackle real controlled fires.

The course will cover:

The course is divided into a theory and practical element. The practical element will allow delegates to have hands on experience of using different types of equipment (foam & CO2) on real fires in a controlled situation (delegates tackling the fire will be instructed 1:1 whilst the gas-fueled fire simulators are controlled by our fire technician).

Delegates will be assessed during the practical element of the course. Delegates which demonstrate appropriate knowledge and skill will be provided with a certificate of competence.

Delegate competence will have increased through greater understanding of how fires start and spread, when it is safe to tackle a fire with a portable extinguisher, and the classes of fire different extinguishers are suitable for. They will have gained practical experience of handling extinguishers.

EVAC Chair Training

This is a practical training course for employees who need to use Evac chairs in the event of an emergency to evacuate individuals with mobility impairments.

The course content consists of a short theory session covering key areas such as, legislation and risk assessment followed by a practical session which covers the use of the equipment. The objective is for all delegates to gain confidence in their ability to operate the equipment.

After completing the course the delegate will:

  1. Have a basic understanding of the regulations affecting the mobility impaired;
  2. Be able to prepare the equipment ready for use for use;
  3. Manoeuver the equipment to the escape route and down the stairs;
  4. Use of the equipment and its restrictions;
  5. Return the equipment to its storage position;
  6. Have confidence in the equipment and the ability to operate it.