AS1 Basic Fire Safety Training (2 hours) for a group
Delivery
The AS1 initial firefighting training (2 hours) will be held at a time agreed with your organisation. The training includes both a theoretical section and a practical firefighting exercise. It can be flexibly arranged either at your company’s premises or at another agreed location.
Qualification
Successful completion of the training entitles you to an AS1 card issued by SPEK (the Finnish National Rescue Association), which is valid for 5 years. The training meets the requirements of insurance companies’ safety guidelines.
Initial firefighting training
Live training
2 hours
First-aid fire-fighting training
Learn practical first-aid fire-fighting skills and obtain an official AS1 certificate
The AS1 Initial Firefighting Training course provides everyone with practical skills to respond correctly during the early stages of a fire. The training is delivered in accordance with the national initial firefighting concept, and those who complete it receive an initial firefighting card (AS1 card) issued by the Finnish National Rescue Association (SPEK), which is valid for five years.
This training is suitable for businesses, organisations and individuals who wish to increase their safety awareness and improve their ability to respond in the event of an accident.
Course content
Theory session (1 hour, indoors)
- Characteristics and behaviour of a fire
- The importance of initial firefighting and the chain of action
- The correct procedures to follow in the event of a fire
- Extinguishing various types of fires using first-aid fire-fighting equipment
Practical training (1 hour, outdoors)
- Using a fire blanket
- Safe and effective use of a portable fire extinguisher
The exercise will take place, for example, in a courtyard or car park with at least approximately 5 × 10 m of open space.
Who is this course suitable for?
- For staff at companies and organisations
- For private individuals, for their homes, holiday homes or when travelling
- For young people and hobby groups (minimum age 12)
Duration of the course and group sizes
- Total duration of the training: 2 hours
- Maximum group size: 20 participants per trainer
Why take part?
Taking the right action in the early stages of a fire can save lives and prevent significant damage to property. Basic firefighting is a life skill that everyone should have – whether you’re at home, at work, at your holiday home or out and about.
In businesses, basic fire-fighting skills improve workplace safety and can help ensure business continuity.
Certificate and qualification
Those who successfully complete the training will receive an AS1 fire-fighting certificate, which serves as official proof of fire-fighting competence and is valid for five years.
Experienced trainers
High-quality training led by the industry’s leading experts
Our training courses are delivered by experienced trainers who are leaders in their field. Their expertise and practical experience ensure that every participant gets the most out of the training. It is important to us that our clients enjoy themselves and find the training useful – which is why our courses are widely recommended.
Live sessions for groups:
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Fire safety training for businesses
We organise fire safety training for businesses across various sectors throughout Finland. Our practical training is delivered on-site at the company’s premises and tailored to the risks specific to the working environment.
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