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Ever seen a fryer left on or a tangled mess of cords in a busy kitchen and thought, 'Is this safe?' That moment of hesitation could mean the difference between safety and disaster.
Too often, fire safety is something we take for granted-until it's too late. But fire emergencies don't come with warnings. One wrong move and a small incident can escalate fast.
This online course is designed to equip you with the tools needed to confidently handle potential fire risks.
What you'll learn in the Fire safety essentials course
- How to apply the identify, assess, and minimize framework to recognize and mitigate fire hazards
- What the fire tetrahedron is and how to use it
- How to disrupt and prevent fires from starting and spreading
- How to assess, address, and report hazards
- The five essential actions for safe evacuation
- The key fire safety equipment in your work environment
- The purpose of each fire safety tool and when to use them in an emergency
- The different classes of fire and how to match them with the correct extinguisher
- How to safely navigate a smoke-filled environment with guests
- Common causes of commercial kitchen fires
- The difference between first-, second-, and third-degree burns and how to treat them
- Key communication techniques to guide guests safely during a fire emergency
- How and why you should participate in a fire drill when at work
- And much more!
Who the Fire safety essentials course is for
The Fire safety essentials online course is aimed at all employees across various sectors of hospitality who need to understand fire safety to protect themselves, their colleagues, and their workplace.
This course has been designed by Typsy's expert learning designers, in collaboration with our hospitality clients and leading subject matter expert John Heinen, Principal Fire Investigator/Consultant.
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12 lessons included in this course
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All Typsy courses are endorsed by the Institute of Hospitality
Typsy courses have been endorsed by the Institute of Hospitality which demonstrates the courses:
- Adhere to good practice standards in training and training delivery
- Are relevant to the needs of the industry
- Meet a wide range of essential criteria relating to quality standards and quality learning outcomes

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