Description

Welcome to eLearning module Fire and Evacuation.

This eLearning module will assist you to gain the essential knowledge associated with fire safety and evacuation.

Annual training is a mandatory requirement for everyone involved in healthcare provided by NSW Health.

In addition to completing this program, you will also need to attend skills training conducted at your workplace in:

• Practical skills in using fire equipment
• Evacuation procedures specific to your facility and department.

A certificate is issued on completion.

Objectives

At the end of this module you will have learned about:

• What a fire needs to get started and keep going
• Common causes
• Consequences
• Prevention tips
• Fire detection equipment
• Communication systems and procedures
• Extinguishing equipment
• Evacuation procedures

Audience

This course is applicable for all NSW Health Staff and for Health professionals may qualify for up to 0.5 hrs of Continuous Professional Development.