Course Overview - Fire Safety for Carers
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Title of Course |
Fire Safety in Residences – a briefing for carers in Disability Services |
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Length |
½ hour |
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Brief descriptor |
What to do in the event of a fire |
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Who is it for? |
Must attend: Carers who live/work in University Residences May attend: Disability Advisers, Accommodation Service Managers |
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What will the participant get out of this? |
An understanding of the dangers and common causes of fire in residences; preventing fires; prohibited articles; what to do in the event of discovering a fire or hearing a fire alarm; how to evacuate and where to go; evacuation scenarios for disabled persons |
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Participant preparation needed? |
None |
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Any prior knowledge or experience required? |
None |
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How many places? |
Limited by room size |
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Delivered by? |
Fire Safety Adviser |