Training and Evaluations

Why staff training is a critical element in fire safety planning

Although building construction, interior finish, fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, and configuration of the means of egress all play a vital role in keeping your staff safe, another "system" that is equally important is the safety training of the staff. While all of the aforementioned built-in systems are crucial to safety, an improper response by the staff can result in an undesirable, even disastrous, outcome. The role of the on-site workforce at the time of a fire necessitates some basic responsibilities that must be developed, practiced, and implemented as a part of safety plan for the facility. A successful outcome when a fire occurs is often a direct result of the staff planning and drilling, and the cooperation that transpires during an emergency.

Safety Training and Evaluation Course List:

Express Fire Protection believes in the importance of providing safety education to its customers and the public*.  As such, we are pleased to make the following life safety courses available.  NOTE:  We can customize a course to meet your needs, so please let us know if you would benefit from a more specialized training topic.

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• Fire Extinguisher Training: Commercial Occupancies & Condominium Associations
  • Using the most up-to-date and comprehensive methodology and information we will provide your location with classroom and live fire components to properly and safely learn how to effectively use portable fire extinguishers.
    
• Fire and Life Safety Evaluations of Commercial Occupancies & Condominium Associations
  • Provide a comprehensive evaluation of all fire and life safety issues that affect where you work or live and how to best correct these issues in the most cost-effective manner.
    
• Fire Safety & Evacuation Plan Writing and⁄or Evaluation
  • Write your business/buildings plan using a comprehensive user-friendly format or evaluate your existing plan and provide a report of recommendations.
    
• Fire Safety & Evacuation Training
  • Train your staff or residents on fire & life safety and evacuation procedures that affect where you live or work and how to evacuate safely to provide a successful outcome in a variety of emergencies.
    
• Fire Evacuation Drill Evaluation
  • Evaluate your staff or residents based on their performance in successfully following the Fire Safety & Evacuation Plan.
    

*Organizations that could benefit from this type of training might include (but not limited to):  Corporate offices, commercial/industrial buildings, local and county government offices, hospitals, assisted living facilities, schools, retail stores, churches, restaurants, and condominium associations.

All courses meet NFPA training standards. All participants completing any training can be provided with a certificate of completion.