Identify arson fires and assist the emergency services in their investigation

Understand principles of fixed fire fighting systems

A course designed to provide an appreciation of the nature of fire, arson investigation and the types of fixed systems appropriate for each situation.

Duration: 2 days
Cost: £400 per delegate

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

On completion of this module you will be better able to:

• Understand fire science principles
• Classify types of fire and the various methods to extinguish each type
• Identify arson fires and assist fire/police in their investigation.
• Ensure the adequacy of fixed fire systems.
• Work towards attaining the joint IFPO Fire Safety Management Certificate.

PROGRAMME

• Heat and other forms of energy
• Heat, temperature, specific and latent heat
• Methods of fire spread
• Combustion and fire chemistry
• Flash point
• Explosions
• Vapour cloud explosions
• Methods of extinguishing fires
• Fire classification
• Arson investigation
• Motives and indicators of arson
• Fixed Installations e.g.
• Sprinklers, drenchers, water spray, wet & dry rising mains, hose reels, foam fixed systems, fire hydrants, smoke control facilities