Fire Safety Awareness
Introduction This E-Learning module is provided by the NHS Core Learning Unit. It covers basic fire safety knowledge required by all staff working in the NHS. The module is provided by the NHS Core Learning Unit. Refreshment Requirements: Annual from date of successful completion. To access the module click on the 'Register for this Module' button below.
Appropriate for This E-Learning module is compulsory for all staff in Devon Partnership Trust.
Relates to
The following levels in the Knowledge & Skills Framework: core competency.
Dimensions Level Descriptions
CORE 1 2 3 4
CommunicationEstablish and maintain communication with people on routine and operational matters Establish and maintain communication with people about routine and daily activities overcoming any differences in communication between the people involved Establish and maintain communication with individuals and groups about difficult or complex matters overcoming any problems in communication Establish and maintain effective communication with various individuals and groups on complex potentially stressful topics in a range of situations
Personal and people developmentContribute to own personal development Develop own skills and knowledge and provide information to others to help their development Develop own skills and knowledge and contribute to the development of others Develop knowledge and practice in an area of work
Health, safety and securityAssist in maintaining own and others’ health, safety and security Monitor and maintain health, safety and security of self and others in own work area Promote best practice in health, safety and security Develop a working environment and culture that actively improves health, safety and security
Service developmentAssist in maintaining and developing services Contribute to the implementation of services Contribute to the development of services Develop and improve services
QualityEnsure own actions help to maintain quality Ensure own actions promote quality and alert others to quality issues Contribute to quality improvement Improve quality
Equality, diversity and rightsEnsure own actions support equality, diversity and rights Support people’s equality, diversity and rights Promote people’s equality, diversity and rights Enable people to exercise their rights and promote their equality and diversity
Health, safety and security - Level - 1
Learning Outcomes
  • Understand the nature of fire and the fire triangle
  • Understand the dangers of fire: smoke, heat, dark and fast
  • Understand how fires are extinguished
  • Understand which fire extinguishers are used on which fires
  • Fire safety precautions
  • Identify fire safety signage
  • Understand how & when to raise the alarm
  • Understand the principles of evacuation

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Accounts for Existing Staff

Accounts for all staff employed by Devon Partnership NHS Trust were created for all staff employed before January 2009.

Your account will have been set up with your ASSIGNMENT NUMBER as your USERNAME and your DOB (ddmmyy) as your password.

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Accounts for NEW Staff or staff Employed by Partnership Organisations

If you have been employed by Devon Partnership NHS Trust since 01/01/2009

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