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When a fire alarm sounds, hesitation can put lives at risk. In hospitality workplaces, staff need to respond quickly, follow site procedures, and know the limits of what they should and should not do during a fire incident.
In this online course, you'll learn how to recognize fire alarm signals, respond safely to a fire alarm, and understand the role of fire extinguishers in early fire response. You'll also learn how to choose the right extinguisher for different fire types and when it is safer to stop and escalate.
This course builds on the foundations from the Emergency response essentials course and forms part of Typsy's wider emergency response training series.
By the end of this course, you'll be better prepared to act quickly, follow fire procedures confidently, and help protect guests, coworkers, and your workplace.
What you'll learn in the Emergency response: Fire threats course
- Common fire alarm tones and voice alerts used in workplaces
- How fire alarm signals may vary by site, system, and region
- The correct actions to take when a fire alarm sounds
- How to follow safe evacuation practices during a fire emergency
- How to guide guests and coworkers to safety during a fire alarm
- Common classes of fire and the extinguishers used for each
- The risks of using the wrong fire extinguisher
- How to use the PASS method to operate a fire extinguisher safely
- When to stop, raise the alarm, and escalate the response
And much more!
Who the Emergency response: Fire threats course is for
The Emergency response: Fire threats online course is designed for hospitality professionals who need to respond safely and confidently to fire alarms and fire-related incidents in the workplace. It is ideal for team members across hotels, restaurants, bars, kitchens, and other hospitality settings who want to strengthen their fire response knowledge and support workplace safety.
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