Fire safety is more than just an industry requirement—it is a crucial practice that protects lives, businesses, and communities. This training course covers essential fire safety principles, including risk assessment, fire prevention strategies, evacuation planning, and emergency response procedures. Participants will learn how to identify potential fire hazards, implement control measures, and develop safety plans that comply with Irish fire safety regulations. Ideal for business owners, safety officers, and facility managers, this course ensures that participants leave with practical skills to enhance fire safety awareness and preparedness in any workplace or building.
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User Responsibilities for Fire Safety in Residential Care Facilities i.e. PG2A Nursing Homes; Hospitals, etc
B2A
This course is designed to inform Persons Having Control (Owners, Users, Managers, Directors of Nursing, Nursing Staff, Operators, etc.) of their roles and responsibilities regarding fire safety in residential care facilities. It includes a brief overview of relevant legislation and standards, with a strong focus on the HIQA Fire Safety Handbook and the practical application of responsibilities across all Life Safety Systems.
Module 1: Foundation Module
Fundamentals of Fire Safety
Fire Prevention – USER
Passive Systems – Physical Protection
Active Systems – Life Safety Systems
Escape Actions and Time Analysis
Evacuation Principles
Module 2: HIQA Fire Safety Handbook Review
Chapter-by-chapter review
Regulatory Framework
Governance and Fire Safety Management
Summary of unaddressed sections in later modules
12 Appendices with HIQA-recommended checklists
Module 3: Legislation and Standards
Statutory vs. Non-Statutory Obligations
Overview of Applicable Legislation
Understanding Competence
Client Duties Summary
Module 4: Risk Management
Introduction to Risk Assessment and Management
Review of Case Studies
Module 5: Service Providers
Professional and Trade Services
Emphasis on ‘Competence’ as per Irish legislation
Practical Guidance on Appointment and Supervision
Module 6: Records
Required Records and Their Purpose
Formats
Appendices with Templates and Checklists
Module 7: Fire Compartmentation / Passive Fire Protection
Importance in Fire Safety
Principles of Compartmentation
Fire Doors
Module 8: Fire Detection and Alarm Systems (FDAS)
Overview of Core Elements
Complexity and Importance of FDAS
Service Providers
False Alarm Reduction
User Actions
Module 9: Emergency Lighting (EML)
Overview of Key Components
Service Providers
User Actions
Module 10: Other Active Protection Systems
Portable Extinguishers
Fire Hose Reels
SHEV and AOV
Fire Suppression and Sprinklers
Utility Systems
Participants will receive practical mini-specifications and guides, including HIQA-based templates:
Appendix 00 – Acronyms
Appendix 2.0 – HIQA Formal Training
Appendix 2.1 – Fire Safety Management Documentation Checklist
Appendix 2.2 – Policies and Procedures Checklist
Appendix 2.3 – Annual Fire Precautions Review Checklist
Appendix 2.4 – Fire Safety Risk Assessment Checklist
Appendix 2.5 – Building Compartment Checklist
Appendix 2.6 – Fire Door Self-Assessment Checklist
Appendix 2.7 – Fire Containment Checklist
Appendix 2.8 – Daily Escape Route Inspection Checklist
Appendix 2.9 – Weekly Escape Route Inspection Checklist
Appendix 2.10 – PEEPS
Appendix 2.11 – Fire Drills
Appendix 6.1 – Fire Register Index
Appendix 6.2 – Safety File Template
Appendix 6.3 – RREG
Appendix 7.1 – Fire Door Inspection
Provide a clear understanding of legislative and best-practice guidance for life safety in residential care
Clarify standards related to fire, emergency lighting, and electrical systems
Educate both technical and non-technical users on their legal and practical responsibilities under HIQA
Use nursing home case studies for contextual understanding
Emphasize the importance of competent third-party appointments and maintaining proper documentation
All handouts and appendices listed above
1-Day Course
Online
Accredited for 1-day (7 hours) CPD by Engineers Ireland
Paul Condron
Chartered Engineer
Registered Consulting Engineer
Engineers Ireland Registered Training Provider
I.S.3218: Fire Detection and Alarm Systems – Standard Development (2003–2021)
I.S.3217: Emergency Lighting Systems – Standard Development (2009–2021)
Course Reference: B6
This course aims to raise awareness among relevant parties about the critical role of fire doors in fire safety. It highlights the necessity of periodic inspections and provides a compliant approach for carrying them out. Fire door inspections are a legal requirement under regulations, and this course details effective inspection methods to achieve compliance and safety.
Module 1: Course Overview
Module 2: Fire Compartmentation
Module 3: Fire Doors
Module 4: Inspection
The primary goal of this course is to ensure attendees understand the importance of fire doors in fire compartmentation. Participants will also learn how to identify fire doors and carry out periodic inspections in compliance with regulations.
© PCCE Training 2023-2024 | Instructor: Paul Condron, Chartered Engineer & Registered Consulting Engineer
Course Reference: B2C
Delivery Mode: ONLINE
The objective of this course is to make Persons Having Control (Owners, Operators, Users, Facility Managers, Management Companies, and other Duty Holders) aware of their roles and responsibilities in respect of fire safety in buildings other than Care Facilities such as Hospitals and Nursing Homes.
While the course includes a concise overview of the relevant legislation, statutory requirements, and standards, its primary focus is on practical duties relating to the management, operation, and maintenance of Life Safety Systems.
Module 1 – Foundation Module: Fundamentals of Fire Safety
Module 2 – Legislative Obligations
Module 3 – Risk Management
Module 4 – Services Providers
Module 5 – Records, Safety Files and O&M manuals
Module 6 – Passive Fire Protection
Module 7 – Fire Detection & Alarm Systems: I.S. 3218:2024
Module 8 – Emergency Lighting: I.S. 3217:2023
Module 9 – Other Active Fire Protection Systems
Module 10 – Utilities
Attendees will receive a series of practical templates and guidance documents to assist with compliance, including:
The primary objectives of this course are to:
Paul Condron,
Chartered Engineer
Registered Consulting Engineer
for and on behalf of
Paul Condron Consulting Engineer Ltd
Paul Condron has been a Member of the Working Groups in NSAI representing the Association of Consulting Engineers of Ireland (ACEI) on:
PCCE Training is an Engineers Ireland Registered Training Provider
Trusted Experts in Fire Safety and Construction Legislation.
