Fire Watch - QE Approved
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This course prepares Fire Watch personnel to prevent, detect, and respond to fires during hot work and other high-risk activities. It focuses on monitoring conditions, recognising fire hazards, maintaining controls, escalating emergencies, and supporting the initial response.
Course Objectives
On successful completion, learners should be able to:
Explain the Fire Watch role
Recognise hot-work and fire hazards
Apply pre-work and active-monitoring checks
Understand fire classes and extinguisher selection
Escalate emergencies correctly
Support firefighting equipment and initial response
Target Audience
Personnel assigned to Fire Watch duties during hot work or similar high-risk activities.
Prerequisites
Candidates must be physically able to perform the stated procedures and attend all sessions.
Assessment
Written multiple-choice exercises and practical evaluation.
Course Details
Duration
4 Hours
Method
Theory and Practical
Certification
DISS Fire Watch ID Card
Validity
2 Years
Certification
Successful learners receive a Fire Watch identification card and/or certificate, as stated in the source brochure.
The course covers the following QatarEnergy Fire Watch topics:
Course Topics
Basic fire awareness and fire triangle
Classes of fire
Heat transfer and ignition sources
Fire Watch role and responsibilities
Pre-hot-work fire-prevention checks
Active monitoring during hot work
Post-hot-work monitoring
Emergency response and escalation
Firefighting equipment and initial response
PASS extinguisher technique
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