Fire Safety (Level 1 & 2 QCF)

The course has been designed to ensure it provides employees with the necessary information, knowledge and training for them to be competent in basic fire safety. The law requires all employees to have adequate fire safety training.

The course covers the following topics:

• Fire Legislation
• Definition of the responsible person / Duties of a competent person
• Fire risk assessment – reducing the risk
• Basic fire prevention / Chemistry of fire / Classes of fire
• Common causes of fire / How fire spreads / Hazard identification
• Managing people with special needs in your building
• Evacuation procedure / Fire-fighting equipment (hands on)
• Co-operation with the emergency services
• Dangerous substances and flammable materials