Level 2 Award in The Principles of Fire Safety

Level 2 Award in The Principles of Fire Safety

According to government statistics, Fire and Rescue Services attended 555,358 incidents in 2021. It is critical that employees understand what to do and what not to do in the event of a fire in the workplace. The damage and danger of a fire are significant, ranging from loss of life and severe injury, to destruction of property, loss of income, increased insurance premiums and reputational damage. However, fire is preventable. 

Our Principles of Fire Safety Course is designed to help you and your business understand the risks of fire and the steps that can be taken to mitigate the risk of fire. It will provide the knowledge required to prevent fire and protect people from harm.

The course outlines from the very basics of how fire starts and spreads, through to risk assessments and managing risk, as well as outlining the legal obligations of different people in the workplace and their roles and responsibilities relating to fire safety. Areas Covered 

Principles of Fire Safety Level 2

• The fire triangle

• Causes of fire

• Hazards associated with fire

• How fire spreads

• Fire protection

• Fire classification

• Fire extinguishers

• The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order

• Fire safety briefings

• Employees’ responsibilities

• Fire risk assessment

• Actions in the event of fire

Any employee or manager where there is a requirement to understand fire safety, their roles and responsibilities and the risks associated with fire.