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Fire Watcher

ECITB Fire Safety

Half a day on the fire watcher role under a hot work permit — what you are watching for, what you do when something goes wrong, and where your responsibility starts and stops.

Who it's for

Anyone appointed as a fire watcher during hot work on engineering construction and nuclear new build sites, including Hinkley Point C.

What's covered

  • The fire watcher's duties under a hot work permit
  • How hot work ignites a fire — sparks, slag, conducted heat
  • Identifying and removing combustibles from the work area
  • Selecting and using the right extinguisher
  • The fire watch period after work stops
  • Raising the alarm and site evacuation procedure

Assessment & certification

Theory and practical assessment on the final day. Successful candidates are registered with the awarding body and issued the relevant card or certificate.

Upcoming dates

No open dates are scheduled for this course at the moment — most of our training is delivered at customer premises on dates that suit you.

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