Our regulated level 2 Fire Marshal training is aimed at those who are responsible for fire safety in the workplace. The training is very interactive, and the instructor will encourage participation from the candidates to ensure they do not end up with death by PowerPoint.
The instructor will use real-life examples and bring a wealth of experience to help the candidates absorb the information better.
The course will focus on the roles and responsibilities of a Fire Marshal, and the content of the course is as follows:
- Explain how fires are caused in the workplace
- Describe the components of the fire triangle
- Identify the hazards during or after a fire, including the products of combustion
- Describe the characteristics of fire and smoke spread
- State the different methods used to identify and control fire hazards
- Define the term ‘means of escape’ in relation to fire hazards
- Outline typical components for means of escape from fire hazards
- Describe methods of fire detection and raising the alarm
- Describe the principle of how fires are extinguished
- Describe how portable fire-fighting equipment should be used safely
- Identify common fixed fire-fighting systems and where they might be used
- Outline the duties of employers and employees with respect to fire safety in the workplace
- Outline how to undertake a simple fire safety inspection in the workplace
- Describe the stages involved in a fire risk assessment
- State the role and function of fire wardens in their workplace: on a day-to-day basis, during an emergency and if they are not in their designated areas of responsibility when the alarm is raised
- Outline the content of a fire safety briefing
The course will end with an open response test. Candidates will be informed of the results on the day.
What next?
Should you wish to book a course or if you require more information, then please call 01733 237115 or email info@altta.co.uk
Prices for this course are on request as we tend to deliver the training on the customer’s premises.
