Fire Watcher

The Fire Watcher course provides essential knowledge for individuals responsible for monitoring fire hazards and supporting fire prevention measures in workplaces and industrial environments. The training covers fire types, fire hazards, prevention practices, emergency procedures, evacuation arrangements, and the responsibilities of a fire watcher.

Learners develop an understanding of how to recognize unsafe conditions, monitor work areas, communicate during emergencies, and support appropriate responses to fire-related incidents.

• Understand the basic principles of workplace fire safety.
• Identify common fire hazards and conditions that may contribute to fire.
• Understand fire prevention and good housekeeping practices.
• Recognize different types of fires and the appropriate categories of extinguishing equipment.
• Understand fire watcher responsibilities and monitoring procedures.
• Follow appropriate emergency, alarm, and evacuation procedures.
• Understand the importance of risk assessment, communication, and reporting.
• Recognize the role of personal protective equipment where required.

The course is suitable for fire watchers, fire wardens, security personnel, maintenance and facilities workers, production employees, construction personnel, and other workers who may be responsible for monitoring fire hazards or supporting workplace emergency arrangements.

• Fundamentals of fire safety and prevention.
• Identification of workplace fire hazards.
• Types and behavior of fires.
• Fire prevention and safe housekeeping practices.
• Fire watcher duties and responsibilities.
• Emergency alarms, evacuation, and communication procedures.
• Fire extinguisher awareness.
• Fire safety drills and emergency exercises.
• Risk assessment and hazard-control principles.
• Awareness of relevant fire safety requirements and workplace procedures.

Learners complete the course assessment after reviewing the learning material and completing the required module quizzes. The examination consists primarily of multiple-choice questions covering the principal fire safety and fire watcher responsibilities discussed throughout the course.

• Examination duration: up to 2 hours.
• Assessment format: Open book.
• Minimum passing score: 65%.
• Retakes may be permitted where the learner does not achieve the required pass mark.