QCF Level 2 Award in Fire Safety (Fire Warden / Fire Marshal)

4 – 5 hours

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Who’s it for?

This course is for those members of staff classed as ‘competent persons’ in the event of a fire, and whose duties may include assisting with evacuation procedures, ensuring premises are clear, liaising with the fire service, and switching off dangerous or vital equipment. They may also be responsible for carrying out regular checks on fire safety equipment and initiating practice procedures such as Fire Drills.

Topics Covered

• How fires are caused; cost of fires
• Duties and responsibilities of employees
• Action to be taken in the event of a fire
• Effective fire risk management including fire safety inspections
• Controlling fire risks; the fire triangle
• Fire protection and prevention
• Principles of extinguishing fires including practical use of extinguishers
• Checking fire safety equipment
• Hazards during or after a fire
• Characteristics of fire and smoke spread
• Fire detection and common fixed fire-fighting equipment
• Duties of an employer; fire safety risk assessments
• Fire safety briefings and evacuation procedures

Multi choice assessment (if taking accredited option); more time may be needed for your delegates to complete the assessment.

Onsite course charge which includes a certificate of attendance and suitable manual / handouts: