Extinguishing Fires at Work

Product: OC/225D

Currently the FPA's best-selling title, this film shows employees receiving training in the use of workplace firefighting equipment, in particular the identification and choice of portable fire extinguishers.

The programme includes:

• Types of extinguishers and the fires for which they are suitable
• Training guidance on operating the various extinguishers
• Demonstration of a 'wet chemical' extinguisher on a deep fat fryer
• Information on hose reels and fire blankets

Fire Safety Essentials

Product: OC/257D

This safety DVD provides the viewer with detailed information regarding the principles of fire safety awareness in any workplace. This DVD is suitable for both managers and employees.

Tackling Fires Safely

Product: OC/193D

Statistics from the Fire Extinguishing Trades Association (FETA) reveal that somewhere in the region of 80% of all fires are extinguished, using a portable fire extinguisher, before the fire service arrive. Therefore, it is important to ensure staff are aware of which fires the different extinguishers can or cannot be used on, how they are operated and how their contents are applied to the fire.

This fire extinguisher training programme helps to provide staff with the necessary training in the use of the portable fire fighting equipment installed at your workplace. The fire-fighting equipment covered in Tackling Fires Safely includes;

• Water extinguishers and hose reels
• CO2 (carbon dioxide) extinguishers
• Foam extinguishers
• Dry powder extinguishers
• Fire blankets

This comprehensive programme explains the considerations before fighting a fire to ensure the safety of the person attempting to fight the fire as well as everyone else in the workplace. Each of the extinguishers is covered in detail explaining the types of fire on which they may be used, how their contents are applied to the fire and any specific safety considerations associated with the extinguisher type.

Fire Safety in Residential Care Homes

Product: OC/338D

This training programme provides an overview of the issues that must be considered in maintaining fire safety in all types of residential care homes. Divided into two 14-minute chapters, the DVD is ideal for induction training of general staff, providing them with an understanding of the fundamentals of care home fire safety. The second chapter is aimed at managers and senior staff who are required to know the legal obligations in more detail. In addition, there are two extra film clips giving in-depth information on carrying out and recording regular checks and on evacuation strategies.