Industry Fire Prevention Officer Paul DiMartino takes the team through the training.
Knowing how to act in the first moments of a fire can make all the difference.
When a fire breaks out in a workplace, staff are often the first to respond. That’s why it’s crucial they know how to use portable fire equipment effectively during those first vital minutes.
CFA’s Industry Fire Prevention team has recently run first attack fire training to the mechanical workshop team at Winter and Taylor Truck and Heavy Vehicles in Corio, Geelong.
This training, delivered regularly across industry, business and residential care facilities, equips participants with the skills to identify different types of fires and use appropriate portable fire equipment, including extinguishers.
Car and truck dealerships face unique fire risks due to the nature of their operations and the materials stored onsite.
Industry Fire Prevention Manager Leigh Marsh said the training sessions are a valuable opportunity for CFA to work directly with businesses to promote fire safety.
“The training is an important and valuable part of the work we do to share fire safety knowledge,” he said.
“The more knowledge and hands-on experience people have using fire equipment such as extinguishers, the more confident they will be to make quick, informed decisions if a fire does break out in their workplace, and even at home."
CFA provides a range of commercial training services for industrial, business and residential care clients. These include First Attack Firefighting and Evacuation Preparedness, and customised training to suit the needs of specific workplaces and companies.