Welcome to the Care Learning Fire Safety course.
This module offers a detailed exploration into fire safety, focusing on three key areas:

1. Root Causes of Fire: Delve into the primary reasons behind fire outbreaks, understanding the various factors that can lead to such incidents.
2. Preventive Measures: Learn about the essential steps and practices that should be adopted to minimize the risk of fire. This includes understanding safety protocols, maintaining equipment, and adhering to guidelines that help in preventing fire incidents.
3. Response to Fire Emergencies: Gain knowledge on the immediate actions to be taken if a fire occurs. This includes emergency procedures, evacuation plans, and the use of fire safety equipment.

Designed for healthcare professionals, this module provides crucial insights for ensuring safety and preparedness in the event of a fire, thereby safeguarding both personnel and patients.

• Fire Basics: Gain insights into the nature of fire, including what causes fires to ignite and sustain.
• Fire Formation: Learn about the essential elements needed for a fire to burn and the principal causes of fires.
• Smoke Characteristics: Understand the properties of smoke and strategies to prevent its spread.
• Fire Prevention Techniques: Discover effective methods to prevent fires from starting.
• Waste Management: Recognize the importance of proper waste disposal in fire prevention.
• Impact of False Alarms: Learn about the consequences of false fire alarms.
• Fire Response Protocols: Know how to identify a fire and apply 'the five steps' approach in responding to a fire situation.
• Fire Evacuation: Acquire skills in assisting people to safety during a fire evacuation.
• Fire Safety Equipment Usage: Understand when to use various types of fire safety equipment.
• Fire Extinguishers: Get to know the different types of fire extinguishers and their appropriate usage scenarios.