Improving Fire Safety for Vulnerable Ontarians: Training for Supervisory Staff of Care Occupancies, Care and Treatment Occupancies and Retirement Homes

This eLearning course is a voluntary course intended to supplement training for persons designated as “Supervisory Staff” (as defined in the Fire Code) in Care Occupancies, Care and Treatment Occupancies and Retirement Homes.

About This Course

This eLearning course is a voluntary course intended to supplement training for persons designated as “Supervisory Staff” (as defined in the Fire Code) in Care Occupancies, Care and Treatment Occupancies and Retirement Homes. Although Supervisory Staff require training specific to Fire Safety Plan duties within their building, this supplementary course will provide individuals with general fire safety planning knowledge to support them in carrying out their duties.

What You'll Learn

This course is comprised of 8 modules and a Mastery Test.

Please note that you may challenge the Mastery Test without reviewing the modules if you feel that you are prepared. Successful completion of the course will depend on an achievement of 70% on the test. The Mastery Test may be repeated if necessary.

Who Is This Course For

“Supervisory Staff” (as defined in the Fire Code) in Care Occupancies, Care and Treatment Occupancies and Retirement Homes. “Supervisory Staff” are all those occupants of a building who have a responsibility for the fire safety of other occupants under the building Fire Safety Plan. Supervisory Staff may consist of any occupant, including nurses, administrative staff, maintenance staff, etc.

Course Details

Responsibilities for Compliance with Fire Safety Legislation

Fire Impact in Vulnerable Occupancies

Identification of Common Fire Hazards

Vulnerable Care Resident Patient Issues and Evacuation Techniques

What’s in Your Building that Helps with Safe Evacuation

Controlling and Extinguishing Fire

Fire Alarm and Voice Communication

The Importance of Fire Drills

You may challenge the Mastery Test without reviewing the modules if you feel that you are prepared. Successful completion of the course will depend on an achievement of 70% on the test. The Mastery Test may be repeated if necessary.

Course Completion

Successful completion of the course will depend on an achievement of 70% on the test.

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$50.00

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