Fire Warden Training – Leicester

Opened my eyes to the risks of fire something I’d never really thought about seriously, enjoyed the training and it has helped me immensely – Gavin Macdonald

Course was very indepth & made me aware of how quickly things can change & how responsible I am to implement procedures & techniques – Louise Lees

Very relevant to work & to home, more people should attend such courses, general public need awareness – Gill Evans

Brilliant, been before but still refreshed my mind, gave me more understanding of which slipped my mind – Simon Howkins

Well structured both visually and communicated, an eye opener in stages – Tony Hoyle

Fire chief issues Chinese lantern warning

A Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service official has discouraged the use of Chinese lanterns throughout the region as many people gear up to celebrate the ‘Year of the Rabbit’ from today.

The fire service has issued this warning at the beginning of the Chinese New Year due to concerns over the use of these sky or wish lanterns, as they are often known.

Due to the fact that the lanterns are constructed using a paper or fabric shell and often a bamboo frame, they have been known to have caused a number of fires in other countries.

The lanterns, which are usually ignited so that they rise in the air, have already been banned in Germany and Australia because of incidents involving stray lanterns and reports of damage to homes, with one fire even resulting in a death.

Despite there being a list of safety instructions included with the purchase of these lanterns, their use is still strongly discouraged by the fire service.

Steve McGuirk, the County Fire Officer and Chief Executive, said:

“We want everyone to enjoy the Chinese New Year celebrations safely and we would ask people to think carefully before using Chinese lanterns – once lit and released there is no control over its direction or where it lands.”

Fire Warden Training – Inverness

Enjoyed using extinguishers, very useful to try out, less frightening – Lorna Gordon

Informative, well explained, interesting very helpful, Gerry excellent – involved everyone in team explained things fully – Melanie Stewart

Enjoyed it and very informative, very useful in how to take appropiate action in event of fire and fire warden duties – Liz Beattie

The practical element was extremley useful in gaining confidence of fire first aid – Adam Brown

The training was very informative and  definitely made me think about fire safety at home and work – Trudy Houston

Very clear information, very useful to have hands on experience with real extinguishers – Kirsty Hickson

Fire Warden Training – Sheffield

A real eye opener, everyone should have to do this course – Anthony Townend

Very good concise delivery – James Lyons

Very clear and professionable, made the training very important but also fun – Andy Ling

Clear, precise to the point and relevant to work, good hands on with extinguisher – Matt Cook

Good to have practical use of fire extinguisher – Michael Fern

Fire Safety Training for Managers – Normanton

Got more out of session than I expected, update my knowledge of firefighting – Albert Cranton

The course opened my eyes to the risks of fire & the way people respond – Chris Baldwin

Good training will be useful – George Robinson

Explained procedures and risks – Julie Frost

Learned how to use fire extinguisher – Ilona Pukjane

Lots of information, good videos showing real life scenarios, rally enjoyed it – Shelley Addy

Got the relevant info over, polished up my knowledge – Kevin Webster

Very good hit home the message of safety at home and at work – Adrian Booth