Fire prevention, risk management, and evacuation planning tailored for clinics and small practices.
Overview
Fire Safety and Evacuation Procedures teaches you to prevent ignition, contain risk, and move people to safety with calm authority. You will learn how to identify fuel sources in clinical spaces, manage electrical loads, and maintain clear egress routes.
Practical sessions focus on alarm activation, extinguisher selection, and clear role assignment during evacuation. You will practise writing a short, site-specific plan that includes visitors and mobility considerations. By the end, your team will know exactly who calls emergency services, who sweeps rooms, and how to account for everyone at the assembly point.
What You'll Learn
On completion you will be able to:
- Assess fire hazards and implement proportionate controls in treatment rooms and stores.
- Use the correct extinguisher type safely without creating additional risk.
- Design a concise evacuation plan with roles and communication lines.
- Conduct drills that improve response time and accountability.
- Maintain logs for alarms, equipment checks, and staff training that meet inspection standards.
Course Modules
Fire Science and Risk Survey
Heat sources, fuels, oxygen, and how clinic layouts influence risk. Walk-through survey to identify immediate improvements.
Extinguishers and Alarm Systems
Types, limitations, PASS technique, alarm points, and manual call procedures.
Evacuation Planning
Role assignment, sweep routes, refuges, lifting considerations, and accounting for visitors and clients.
Drills and Debrief
Planning realistic drills, timing metrics, and how to capture lessons without blame.
Documentation and Maintenance
Service intervals, weekly checks, signage, and an annual schedule that keeps your plan live.