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WHAT DOES THIS FIRST INTERVENTION TEAM TRAINING COVER?
A successful first extinguishing attempt can really make the difference!
A first intervention team or fire warden guarantees that most incipient fires are extinguished quickly and decisively before major disasters occur.
As a member of the fire-fighting service, you learn to act preventively and respond appropriately in the event of fire. You also learn the necessary evacuation procedures.
By law, every company must set up a fire-fighting service!
INTERVENTION IN THE EVENT OF FIRE
- Safety and company-specific arrangements regarding fire and evacuation
- Responsibilities and expectations of the intervention team
- Fire prevention and risk analysis
- Fire triangle (fuel, oxygen and ignition source)
- Origin and development of a fire source
- Types of fires and fire classes
- Types of small extinguishing means applied to real fire sources
- Extinguishing a solid with a water, powder or foam extinguisher
- Extinguishing a liquid fire with CO2 extinguishers
- Dealing with fire in an electrical distribution board
- Approaching and extinguishing a deep fryer with a fire blanket or damp cloth
- Aftercare of the fire source
EVACUATION OF THOSE PRESENT
- Protective equipment
- Orientation during a blind walk
- Evacuation techniques
- Carrying and lifting techniques
- Carrying out the evacuation plan in practice
- Response to the emergency call, fire alarm or evacuation alarm
- Structure, role allocation and communication during the evacuation
- Signage and pictograms
- Monitoring and feedback
- Action plan for the future
NO WORDS, BUT ACTIONS!
- Theoretical introduction (30%) with plenty of practical exercises (70%)
- Without risk to the participants and under the supervision of professional instructors
- Every participant receives an official certificate
WHAT DOES THE LAW SAY?
In accordance with article I.2-21, the employer provides workers with the necessary training on the prevention measures referred to in this title. (Code, book III, title 3)
The employer ensures that the fire-fighting service has sufficient means to carry out its tasks fully and efficiently (Code, book III, title 3). The employer determines in particular: the specific training required to acquire these competences, taking into account the requirements set out in annex 1:
- The training on intervention in the event of fire includes theoretical and practical elements, including practical exercises in the use of fire protection equipment according to intervention scenarios
- The training on the evacuation of persons present includes theoretical elements and practical exercises relating to evacuation
- Refresher courses relating to this training are organised on a regular basis
Frequently asked questions
Is a fire-fighting service legally required?
Yes, every company is legally required to set up a fire-fighting service.
What do you learn as a first intervention team?
Acting preventively, extinguishing an incipient fire with the right extinguishing means and safely evacuating those present.
Do I receive a certificate?
Every participant receives an official certificate.