Courses can be delivered either at the Fire Brigade Training Centre at the O’Brien Institute (OBI), on the Malahide Road or, depending on numbers to be trained and type of training required, at your premises.
We will tailor a package to meet your individual needs.
Our training courses include:
Fire training:
Fire Marshal course overview:
The Fire Marshal course has been tailored to meet the requirements of both the Fire Services Act (1981) and Section 11 of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act (2005).
The course will take the students through a range of fire related topics covering emergency and non-emergency activities and duties, which the fire marshal would be expected to perform.
Who should attend?
Carefully selected members of staff who have been chosen to form a fire marshal team. The team should consist of members of the work force drawn form all areas of the premises ensuring no area is left unrepresented. Allowance should be made for absenteeism due to leave etc.
Objectives:
To give the students the knowledge and skills required to recognise and maintain a safe working environment. To effectively manage an evacuation in the event of an emergency. To deal with an out-break of fire in its early stages and to liaise with the Fire Brigade.
Key learning outcomes:
At the end of this session the student will:
- Have a greater knowledge of fire and its associate dangers and effects
- Will be able to Identify and understand the function of common fire safety features and eliminate bad practise related to them
- Understand the function and operation of Life Safety Systems i.e. fire alarms and emergency lighting
- Recognise potential fire hazards and take appropriate actions to rectify them
- Recognise the different classes of fire and deal effectively with an outbreak
- Understand the various models of evacuation and determine the best model for their workplace
Duration
One day, six hours approx.
Programme
- The mechanics of fire, smoke and dangerous gases
- Fire extinguishers and hose reel equipment
- First aid fire fighting
- Practical use of extinguishers
- Incidents involving flammable liquids and gases
- Storage of flammable liquids and gases
- Common fire safety features
- Elements of compartmentation
- Means of escape
- Duties of the fire marshal in emergency, pre-emergency and post-emergency situations
- Hazard spotting and elimination of bad practices
- Legislation
- Methods of evacuation
Course fees: On request.
Fire Marshal Refresher
This is a four hour refresher course for those who have already completed the full Fire Marshal course.
Fire Safety for Managers
Course overview
The Fire Safety for Managers course has been tailored has been tailored to meet the requirements of both the Fire Services Act (1981) and Section 11 of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act (2005).
The course will take the students through a range of fire safety related topics covering emergency and non-emergency activities and duties, which the fire safety manager would be expected to perform.
Who should attend?
Carefully selected member of staff who has been chosen to manage the fire safety of the company/premises. Allowance should be made for absenteeism due to leave etc. The appointment of a duty fire safety manager is necessary.
Objectives:
To give the students the knowledge and skills required to recognise and maintain a safe working environment and to effectively manage the company’s fire safety obligations.
Key learning outcomes:
At the end of this session the student will:
- Be able to state the role of the fire safety manager
- Have a greater knowledge of fire and its associate dangers and effects
- Will be able to identify and understand the function of common fire safety features and eliminate bad practise related to them
- Recognise potential fire hazards and take appropriate actions to rectify them
- Recognise the different classes of fire
- Understand the various models of evacuation and determine the best model for their workplace
Duration:
One day.
Programme:
- Legislation
- Potentially dangerous buildings
- Duties of the fire safety manager
- Elements of management
- Management of fire safety features, passive and active
- The mechanics of fire, smoke and dangerous gases
- Means of escape
- Emergency procedures
- Fire safety signage
- Compartmentation
- Fire extinguishers and hose reel equipment
- Staff training
- Assisting the Fire Brigade
- Fire authorities
- Fire prevention measures
- Control of outside contractors
- Arson control
- Hazard spotting and elimination of bad practices
- Methods of evacuation
- Record keeping
Class size:
Minimum 10 students if not an open course.
Course fees:
On request.
Fire Safety Awareness
Course overview
The Fire safety Awareness course has been tailored has been tailored to meet the requirements the Fire Services Act (1981).
The course will take the students through a range of fire safety related topics covering emergency and non-emergency activities, which every staff member is required to aware of.
Who should attend?
All staff members not already selected to form the fire marshal team.
Objectives:
To give the students the knowledge and skills required to recognise and maintain an environment safe from the hazards of fire. To identify classes of fire and deal with them effectively.
Key learning outcomes:
At the end of this session the student will:
- Have a greater knowledge of fire and its associate dangers and effects
- Will be able to Identify and understand the function of common fire safety features and eliminate bad practise related to them
- Recognise potential fire hazards and take appropriate actions to rectify them
- Recognise the different classes of fire and deal effectively with an outbreak
Duration:
Three hours
Programme:
- The mechanics of fire, smoke and dangerous gases
- Fire extinguishers and hose reel equipment
- First aid fire fighting
- Incidents involving flammable liquids and gases
- Storage of flammable liquids and gases
- Common fire safety features
- Means of escape
- Hazard spotting and elimination of bad practices
- Legislation
Course fees: On request.
Medical training First Aid Responder
Course overview
The First Aid Responder course is designed to cater for the needs of a wide range of clients in industry. The course is a requirement of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act (2005). The course is also FETAC accredited.
Who should attend?
Existing or new staff members, who are required as occupational First Aiders in the work place.
Objectives:
To give the students the knowledge and skills required to effectively manage an accident or incident where first aid skills are required.
Duration
The course is usually of three days (24 Hours) duration and consists of a number of elements including:
The course can be tailored to the needs of the client.
Programme Modules
- Accident/Scene Control
- Foreign body obstructed airway
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
- Trauma/Bleeding Control
- Shock Management
- Burns/Poisons
- Broken Bones
Course fees:
On request.
First Aid Responder Refresher
This course is a two-day refresher course for those who have already attended the full First Aid course.
Heartsaver CPR / Defibrillation (AED)
Course overview:
Dublin Fire Brigade is a recognised training site for the Irish Heart Foundation.
The Heartsaver-AED course is delivered using a watch-while-practising DVD-based programme. This format is proven to retain skill levels at a high standard for longer.
Recertification period is every two years.
Who should attend?
The Heartsaver-AED course is recommended for lay rescuers who wish to learn Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) skills and how to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
Objectives:
To give the students the following knowledge and skills:
- Recognition of cardiac arrest and cardiovascular emergencies
- Making a 999/112 emergency call
- Performing CPR
- Orientation to an automated external defibrillator (AED)
- Safe use of an automated external defibrillator (AED)
Duration:
Approximately four hours.
Instructor/student ratios:
To ensure quality of information delivered the programme delivery instructor/student ratios must meet the rules of the Irish Heart Foundation. Required instructor/student ratio is 1:6. Required student/manikin ratio is 3:1.
Courses can only be delivered by registered instructors.
Course fees:
On request.
Safety Training
Manual Handling
Course overview:
The Manual Handling course is designed to cater for the needs of a wide range of clients in the office, medical or industrial setting.
Under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act (1993), employers must adequately train staff in safe manual-handling techniques. Under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act (2005), which has revolutionised the working environment, employers must risk assess and offer training to employees who then must undertake the training offered.
Who should attend?
New or existing staff that require training in manual handling.
Objectives:
To give the students the knowledge and skills required to effectively assess and correctly lift a load, thus reducing back strain and injury.
Duration:
Four hours.
Programme:
- Correct lifting techniques.
- Back injuries
- The work environment.
- The responsibilities of employer/employee
- Legislation
- The Skeletal System/Basic Anatomy
- Ergonomics
- Practical manual handling
Course fees:
On request.
Confined Spaces
Course overview:
The course takes the student through all aspects of confined space entry, and satisfies the requirements of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act (2005).
Who should attend?
Anyone who is required to enter a confined space for any reason.
Objectives:
To give the students the knowledge and skills required to enter and work safely in a confined space.
Duration:
Two days.
Programme Modules:
- Legal definition of a confined space
- Identification of hazards
- Dangerous atmospheres
- Entry procedures
- Safety equipment
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Legislation and permits
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Course fees:
On request.
Water Awareness
Course overview:
This course is designed to meet the requirements of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act (2005). The course will take the students through a range of water related topics covering safety awareness survival techniques and personal protection equipment.
Who should attend?
Anyone who is required to work within three metres of unguarded water.
Objectives:
To give the students the knowledge and skills required to recognise the hazards encountered by personnel working in close proximity to open water.
Programme and Key learning outcomes:
- 15 absolutes of water safety
- Hydrology
- River dynamics
- River orientation
- Rescuer safety
- Basic river rescue principles
- Shallow water crossing
- Throw-bag rescues
- Medical considerations
Duration:
One day – six hours approx.
Course fees:
On request.
To get more information on our training courses, please T. (01) 222 4199 or E. [email protected]
