Who Requires This Training?
Do you employ staff and have a workplace? Then you need this...The Queensland Building Fire Safety Regulation 2008 (BFSR) says General Evacuation Instruction must be provided to all workers within 2 days of them starting, and renewed every 12 months.
As well as general evacuation, First Response Evacuation Instruction (Firefighting) must be provided to all workers within 1 month of them starting, and renewed every 2 years.
General Evacuation Instruction covers items listed on the evacuation diagram for the building and procedures for evacuation. First Response covers the use of the fire alams and fire-fighting equipment in your building, and includes a demonstration of the use of said equipment.
To make it easy for you to remember which training has been completed, you have the option to book both together and have us deliver this every 12 months for you. See our training courses listed under 'General Evacuation Instruction' and 'First Response Firefighting'. It's easy to work out the price, just add the two together.
But wait... there's more. Do you have Emergency or Fire Wardens in your organisation? It doesn't matter which type (Chief, Deputy, Floor, Area or General Fire Warden), they need to be trained 1 month prior to being appointed fire warden and then refreshed every 12 months.
So what do we have now - three things which require refreshing every 12 months!
Luckily we have created this Fire Compliance Package for you. It combines all three requirements into one course for your staff to attend. General evacuation and first response firefighting in the morning (where everyone in the organisation needs to attend) and then the fire wardens come and do their training in the afternoon and everyone else can go back to their desks. One day per year, compliance sorted.
And by bundling the courses into a one day delivery, you save $600!!
Other Legal Stuff You Should Know
The legislation also says the training must be specific to your workplace (so watch out for those 'generic' courses), and it must align with your emergency plan (because, of course, you have one don't you?)If you're starting to glance around nervously... you can relax. We can help you put together an emergency plan and diagrams*, so you can feel at ease that you're on top of this fire safety stuff. Once you have your plan and diagrams, we will build this into the course, and make it your very own customised experience.
Referring back to that pesky legislation again, you also have to re-train everyone as soon as there are any significant changes to your building, procedures or diagrams, so you best be on top of things in the first place.
*Please note cost of creation of emergency plans and diagrams are a separate price to this course. Please contact us for a quote.
What Do I Get?
Your organisation will receive a customised training solution where your employees and contractors will be trained to your own emergency plans and procedures. Upon booking a course, our team member will ask for the following documents:
- Emergency Plan - this document should outline who the wardens are for your organisation, and how emergency evacuation has been planned.
- Fire and Evacuation Procedures - these are often included in the plan. If they are not, we will require a copy.
- Evacuation Diagram or Sign - again, this may be in your plan. If not, you need to supply a copy, or take a photo of the one on the wall.
- A photo of the outside of your building.
- A digital version of your logo (high-resolution and prefereably with a transparent background).
Once you have supplied your plans and diagrams, your customised course will include the following:
- Your logo on the presentation
- Your evacuation diagram will be shown and explained in the course
- A picture of your building will be shown, and if you have a fire control panel, this will also be shown and explained
- Any procedures you have will be distributed and discussed as part of the course
- Your emergency alarms and first response fire-fighting equipment will be explained and demonstrations organised
State of the Art Digital Simulation
Total Management and Training utilises the BullEx BullsEye Laser Driven Fire Training System. BullsEye senses where the user aims and sweeps a laser training extinguisher and automatically varies the LED driven digital flames in response. The BullsEye’s electronic control system responds to the trainees’ actions, putting the fire out only when the extinguisher is used correctly. Because only laser light is emitted from the training extinguisher, extinguisher training can now be conducted in training rooms, board-rooms, meeting rooms — virtually anywhere.
We can also create realistic training scenarios in any environment. The BullsEye can be positioned in hallways, hotel rooms, ship decks, shop floors, or storage areas to create a variety of realistic training experiences.
Course Objectives
This course bundle provides an understanding of emergencies and building evacuation including:
- The location of the buildings’ escape routes
- A procedure for directing members of the public to an exit and then to the designated assembly area
- Checking of all rooms (including toilets) for people
- The location of fire-fighting equipment
- The location of fire alarms or equipment for warning of fire
- The method used to activate fire alarms or equipment for warning of fire
- Making the announcement for occupants of the building to evacuate
- Contacting the Fire Service using ‘000’ telephone number passing on details of the emergency
- Assessing the effectiveness of the building evacuation, with consideration as to who may be missing and where they may still be within the building
- Meeting the attending Fire Service Officer to pass on updated details of the emergency
The course bundle also provides an understanding of fire awareness and first response equipment use including:
- Identification and explanation of fire safety equipment
- Determination of classification and type of fires
- Types of extinguishers and hose reels
- Selection of appropriate fire extinguisher
- Specific dangers associated with first response fire fighting
- Safety procedures when fighting fires
- Instruction and use of fire extinguishers, hose reels and fire blankets, on various type of fires where applicable
The warden component of the course covers:
- Means of alerting and communicating with persons in the building
- Alerting the fire service
- Arranging the evacuation of all persons in the building including those with special needs
- Checking whether all persons have been evacuated
- Meeting and advising the fire service on arrival
- Types of emergencies
- Emergency Control Organisation team
- Warden Procedures and Responsibilities
- Emergency Safety Plans and Procedures
- Evacuation Plans and Procedures
- Building Fire Alarms and Communications Systems
- Emergencies that may require Evacuation
- Investigating the Fire / Alarm / Incident
- Classification and Fire Types
- Emergency Coordination and Safety of Evacuees
- Post-Evacuation Activities
Make it Happen
If you would like to book this course bundle for your organisation, and feel quietly confident you are on top of your fire training responsibilities, please contact our office, and our helpful staff will assist. Please note dates will be set once booking is confirmed.
When a course is booked, our team member will ask for your company logo, your emergency plan and a clear photo of the evacuation diagram relevant to the work space the participants are from. If you don't have these things, our team will be happy to assist you to gain them (at a separate charge). Please note our team will need a couple of weeks' of lead time to customise your course, ready for delivery.
Where the training is conducted outside the immediate Cairns area then additional costs will be applicable. Any airfares, accommodation, meals and materials freight incurred in the provision of this training will be on- charged. Mileage (if driving) and traveling time will be charged at our standard rates. Please contact us for a formal quotation for courses conducted outside of Cairns.
Where courses are conducted on-site then a suitable venue (including data projector or TV with HDMI) are to be provided by the client company. The venue shall have sufficient space for the participants to be seated comfortably for the duration of training. Any catering costs shall be borne by the client company. Please contact us to discuss alternate arrangements if there is any difficulty in providing these facilities and equipment.
Optional - Mini-Inspection
The audit consists of a 1 hour 'mini-inspection' prior to the training delivery, where the trainer will spot-check a section of the facility where the training is to take place, to determine fire safety compliance with regards to evacuation signage and emergency equipment.
A checklist showing the result of the mini-inspection will be provided to the client at the conclusion of training.
Please note the mini-inspection is only available as part of delivery of a training course.
If you would like a complete facility fire safety inspection, please contact our office for a quote.