Max Number: 6 People

Duration: 3 Hours Approximately

Location: Clients Premises

AIM

To complete the course and achieve a level of competence which will inspire others to use the Evacuation Chair confidently under any conditions

OBJECTIVE

To have competent Evacuation Chair Operators/Dedicated Escorts to provide assistance to the mobility impaired – enabling them to reach a place of safety in the event of a fire or other emergency.

Regulations mean you staff need to be kept up-to-date and adequately trained in Emergency Escape Procedures for all, including the mobility impaired. Evacuation Chair training helps you meet these regulations.

The course is presented by Evacuation Chair training specialists, covering every aspect of the roles of dedicated operators.

COURSE CONTENTS:

• Fire Safety
• Evacuation Procedures
• Personal Evacuation Plan
• Manual Handling (principals of lifting)
• Chair Assembly
• Transfer of Evacuee
• Practical use of the chair

Attendees should have completed a Manual Handling Course before they complete the Evacuation Chair Course. Irish Fire Protection can complete the Manual Handling course.

Where there is a specific person with mobility issues, a person handling course may also be required.

On course completion, all delegates meeting the training standard are certified and deemed competent for their roles.