Fire prevention and control

Why?

How does a fire extinguisher work? And how to extinguish a starting fire quickly and effectively? You can literally save lives with an efficient and thoughtful evacuation procedure. And with sufficient knowledge of fire prevention and firefighting equipment, you will make a difference in an emergency.

What do you learn?

You will learn everything about fire prevention and firefighting. In addition, you learn how to elaborate an evacuation procedure. 

Practical exercises will teach you how to handle fire extinguishing equipment.  And you will exchange tips with your colleagues. Finally, you will learn how to apply statutory requirements to the context of your company. This course has a maximum of 12 participants. This leaves plenty of room for interaction and to practice your response in specific situation.

The theory section addresses the following topics:

• How does a fire start?

• What are the causes of fire?

• How do you prevent a fire?

• Various types of fire (fire categories), fire extinguishing equipment, the first intervention team and evacuation procedure and practice.

The practical section teaches you how to use portable fire extinguishing equipment.

The course takes place in a training centre or on the premise of your company. If you opt for the latter, it is important that the parking area of your organisation is large enough for our trucks. Specifically:

• 20 metres long and 4 metres wide at a minimum.

• Clear height of around 6 metres: mind any trees.

• an entrance of 3 metres wide and 4 metres high.

• A sufficiently large turning radius for the tractor and trailer.

Result?

After this course:

• You are aware of the importance of fire prevention in everyday life

• You are able to act quickly and efficiently in the event of a fire.

• You recognise emergency intervention equipment and are able to use it correctly

• You are aware of the dangers associated with fire

• You are able to assess the possibilities for an initial intervention

• You have theoretical knowledge about fire

• You know the different situations that lead to evacuation

• You know the different evacuation techniques and are able to apply them at your company

After the course, you will receive a certificate of participation. As an employer, you can request a qualification test to conclude the course but this is not mandatory.

For whom?

The course is intended for members of the first intervention team, evacuation team and fire prevention service in high-risk companies.

What does the law say?

Each company is legally required to have an in-house firefighting service. It consists of several employees who act efficiently in the event of a fire (hazard). The size of your organisation is irrelevant to this requirement.

A risk analysis determines how many employees the firefighting service must contain. This depends on your company size, type of business operations, and the fire risk.

As an employer, you are legally obligated to provide members of the firefighting service with the necessary training. Raising awareness is important to inform all other employees of fire hazards, what to do in the event of a fire and how to evacuate.

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Price

The price depends on how you follow the training.

If your organisation is affiliated with Mensura External Service for Prevention and Protection at Work (ESPPW) and you have prevention units, you can pay with these as long as your balance is sufficient.

Subsidies

We qualify for all kinds of subsidies and financing options because we are certified by many government agencies and sector funds.

• SME portfolio. Use these certification numbers in your application:

  • Members of Mensura External Department for Prevention and Protection: Mensura EDPB - DV.O105072

  • non-members: Mensura CONSULT - DV.O101943

• Training cheques - Wallonia

• Sector fund

  • Alimento

  • Constructiv

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