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FIA is a not-for-profit trade association with the aim of promoting the professional status of the UK fire safety industry
The course gives an introduction to active and passive fire safety systems in buildings
This is a back to basics introduction to fire, fire safety systems and the fire industry.

The course gives an introduction to active and passive fire safety systems, equipment and services in buildings. This is a back to basics introduction to fire, fire safety systems and the fire industry. Content will be set so that delegates with a non-technical background can gain full understanding of the information being presented.

Who should attend?

Facility, project and commercial managers, sales staff, general construction personnel with a fire safety background and non-technical facilities personnel involved in operating building who require a basic appreciation of fire safety systems.

Programme

  • Fire law - roles and responsibilities
  • Competency - who to use and who not to use

    This is a back to basics introduction to fire, fire safety systems and the fire industry

  • Fire - how it works and what it does
  • Passive protection - the hidden defences
  • Fire detection and alarm - the early warning systems
  • Emergency lighting - seeing is surviving
  • Signs and notices - vital information
  • Extinguishing systems - fighting back

Outcome

  • All delegates will be provided with a training pack containing a copy of the presentation and a comprehensive set of notes.
  • At the end of the course the delegate will leave with a good understanding of fire safety, the fire safety industry and the fire safety products and services that are used in UK buildings.
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