Fire officers from West Sussex are offering businesses practical fire safety training. 

The courses are open to all size of business and explain how employees should react in the event of a fire at work, including practical tips and guidance.

The next two courses are taking place at Bognor Regis Fire Station on Monday 21 January:
• Fire Warden training from 9:30am to 12:30pm (£115 per person*) – an introduction to basic fire safety in the workplace and is aimed at all fire wardens and fire marshals.
• Fire Extinguisher training from 2pm to 4pm (£60 per person*) – suitable for all members of staff and introduces them to different types of fire and the most appropriate types of fire extinguisher to use. Participants will be able to try using fire extinguishers and fire blankets in a safe, controlled environment.

Further courses are being held at Horsham Fire Station on Wednesday 27 February and Arundel Fire Station on Thursday 22 March at the following times:
• Fire Warden training from 9:30am to 12:30pm
• Fire Extinguisher training from 2pm to 4pm

Leisure Centre Manager, Simon Burton, based in Bognor Regis, took part in the training. He said: “It was a great course. It more than met the training objectives and I would highly recommend it to other employers in the county.”

Debbie Kennard, West Sussex County Council Cabinet Member for Safer, Stronger Communities, said: “As we come into 2019, there couldn’t be a better time to make sure your staff know what to do in the event of a fire.

“Last year the fire service attended 62 fires in commercial premises so proper training is incredibly important.”

Other courses are run throughout the year.

For more information, videos and to book a place, visit www.westsussex.gov.uk/frsct, email [email protected] , or call 01243 772870.