On-site Fire Warden Training
Gerry was very informative. He really builds your confidence – J. Butterworth
I now know how to react in the event of a fire at work and in the home – J. Massingham
Gerry was knowledgeable and presented the topic in an interesting way. The course was interesting and relevant – J. Loney.
Gerry was clear with the presentation and easy to listen to. He provided clear explanations and appropriate knowledge on how to be a good fire warden – A. Horsewood
Hospital A&E closed after fire
A fire which closed the emergency department of a Derbyshire hospital was caused by a fault in a drinks’ fridge, fire investigators have said.
The fire which broke out in the emergency department of a Derbyshire hospital on Saturday night is thought to have been caused by a fault in a fridge in the hospital newsagents.
The emergency department in the Chesterfield Royal Hospital was closed and patients were taken to nearby hospitals in Sheffield, Derby, and Nottingham.
The incident was attended by 10 engines and it took 60 firefighters until after midnight to put out the fire.
Although the hospital is open again, the Accident and Emergency departments and fracture clinic suffered serious smoke and fire damage.
Eric Morton from the hospital said: “We are facing long-term disruption particularly in the main entrance, where thousands of patients book in for their appointments each day. We will try to ensure services run as smoothly as possible, we realise there will be some inconvenience.”
Half of UK fire deaths happened in buildings fitted with fire alarms
A recent report has shown that around 80% of buildings in the UK are fitted with smoke alarms.
Despite this fact, almost half of fire deaths in buildings last year happened in a building that had working smoke alarms. It is a known fact that many people disable their alarms if they go off frequently and then forget to replace the batteries.
Most fires in the home start in the kitchen and many have some involvement with alcohol. Rob Davies, from West Midlands fire and rescue service, said: “About 60% of house fires are caused by fires in the kitchen. But when you come onto fatalities and fire deaths, it’s slightly different. In fact, with 40% of fire fatalities there has been some involvement with alcohol.”
Sheila Merrill from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents said that often, people who lost their lives in a fire in their home had not heard the fire alarms due to being in a deep sleep because of alcohol or medication. |Another contributing factor to these deaths is that although fire alarms are fitted, escape exits have not been planned. Ms Merrill said: “In some instances, they could have heard the alarm but their exit out of the house is actually blocked by the fire, so they’re still unable to get out. And what we have to remember is that nine times out of 10, it’s not the fire that kills you, it’s the smoke.”
The Governments chief fire and rescue adviser said: “Simple checks such as closing doors every night and avoiding overloaded plugs will help reduce the risk in the home. If the worst should happen, everyone should make sure they are prepared and have an established and practiced escape route in place,” he said.
It is important to ensure that your smoke alarms are working and The Fire Training Academy encourage you to get into the habit of testing your alarms every Tuesday. Join us on Facebook and Twitter to get your weekly ‘Test it Tuesday’ reminders.
On-site Fire Warden Training
Very informative. Good to have some practical experience with the fire extinguishers – C. Haines
After the course I now feel I can carry out the fire safety duties more effectively and with more confidence. Very good trainer, thank you ! – M. Hipkin
As a Fire Warden, the course was a very informative reminder – S. Williams
Excellent, well informed. Excellent presentation. I am now confident I can use extinguishers – D. Mosely
Good, clear aims and objectives. I certainly got the message – E. Crout
The practical sessions were very useful and informative – R. Allen-Berry
Well presented at the right pace. Reinforced good practice. Trainer encouraged feedback to ensure full understanding – N. Sullivan
On-site Fire Warden Training
Very approachable, great trainer that knew his stuff! – J. Gelston
Very down to earth but serious presentation -G. Thornton
A very interesting and informative presentation – E. Richards
Well presented, informative. Very good – M. Beggans
A good pace throughout the course. I feel more confident now in my role as fire warden – G. Hamilton
Ian was very engaging. A great trainer – T. Kobiake