HABC/ CIEH Level 2 Award in Fire Safety Principles

People wishing to take the role of Fire Warden- Fire Marshal

Why is this training important?

It gives the candidates a knowledge and understanding of fire risk and control.

What subjects are covered?

• The understanding of how fires are caused and provide examples of components of the fire triangle

• Identify the hazards during or after a fire, including products of combustion.

• The characteristics of fire and smoke spread

• The difference methods used to identify and control fire hazards and identify relevant limiting factors associated with these.

• Define the term “Means of escape” and identify the typical components such as compartmentation and protected routes.

• Methods of fire detection and raining the alarm

• How fires are extinguished and state the safe operating parameters for the use of portable fire-fighting equipment.

• Identifying the common fixed fire-fighting systems and state where they might be used e.g Pressurised gas systems and water/foam dry and wet systems