ECITB Firewatcher Course is a one-day course introducing the fundamental principles of the fire watcher role on an engineering construction site.
The training includes how to follow a safe system of work, observe and monitor for the risk of fire especially in hot work areas and what to do if a fire is discovered including raising the alarm, evacuating others safely and discharging a fire extinguisher.
The learner is required to carry out a simulated emergency response to a fire watching scenario to include the following points: