Fire Safety

🔥 Course Title:

“Ignite Awareness, Prevent Disaster: A 1-Day Fire Safety Essentials Training”

📘 Brief Description of the Course:

This intensive 1-day training equips participants with essential knowledge and skills to prevent, detect, and respond to fire-related emergencies in the workplace and built environments. The course demystifies fire science, introduces legal safety obligations, and teaches life-saving response techniques—from evacuation procedures to fire extinguisher use. It is designed for both technical and non-technical personnel to build a proactive safety culture and reduce fire risks in any organization.

🎯 Learning Objectives:

By the end of the training, participants will be able to:

1. Explain the basic science behind fire ignition, spread, and suppression.
2. Identify common fire hazards in workplaces and facilities.
3. Apply fire prevention strategies to mitigate risks.
4. Understand roles and responsibilities during fire emergencies.
5. Respond correctly during a fire using evacuation plans and fire safety equipment.
6. Comply with Philippine Fire Code (RA 9514) and workplace fire safety standards.

📚 Course Content (1 Day | 8 Hours):

🕘 Session 1: Understanding Fire and Its Hazards

• The Fire Triangle and Tetrahedron
• Types and Classes of Fire
• Common Workplace Fire Hazards
• Real-Life Case Studies (Philippines context)

🕘 Session 2: Fire Prevention and Control Measures

• Fire Risk Assessment Basics
• Housekeeping and Hazard Elimination
• Electrical, Chemical, and Combustion Controls
• Passive and Active Fire Protection Systems

🕛 Session 3: Fire Safety Laws and Standards

• RA 9514 – Fire Code of the Philippines
• DOLE Guidelines on Workplace Fire Safety
• Role of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)
• Employer and Employee Responsibilities

🕐 Session 4: Emergency Preparedness and Evacuation

• Fire Emergency Plan Components
• Evacuation Procedures and Assembly Points
• Roles of Fire Marshals and Safety Officers
• Fire Drills: Frequency and Implementation

🕒 Session 5: Fire Extinguishers and Response Tactics

• Types and Uses of Fire Extinguishers (A, B, C, D, K)
• PASS Technique: Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
• Limitations and Safe Use
• When to Fight vs. When to Evacuate

🕓 Session 6: Fire Safety Culture

• Building Fire-Safe Habits at Work and Home
• Leadership Role in Fire Safety Culture

👥 Target Participants:

• Office Managers, Supervisors, and Team Leads
• HR and Admin Personnel
• Safety Officers and Maintenance Staff
• Facility Managers
• Employees of Commercial, Industrial, and Construction Sites
• Anyone assigned Fire Warden or Emergency Response roles