Level 2 Fire Safety for Fire Marshals

This course covers:

Understand the hazards and risks associated with fire in the workplace.

• Lists the elements of the fire triangle.

• Outline methods of smoke and fire spread.

• Give examples of how the risk of fire can be lowered in a workplace.

Know how to use a range of fire controls.

• List common fire controls in a workplace.

• Explain how to use a range of fire controls including: Fire Exits and Fire Doors.

• Explain the importance of clear routes or travel.

• Describe how to use a range of portable fire extinguishers.

Understand the importance of a prompt and safe evacuation of the workplace.

• Outline the actions to be taken on hearing a fire alarm.

• Outline how a safe evacuation can be undertaken in a workplace.

• Outline how members of the public and visitors should be alerted to the presence of a potential fire.

Know how to support individuals during an evacuation.

• Outline what is meant by the term personal emergency evacuation plan.

• Explain when a personal emergency evacuation plan would be implemented.

• List ways of supporting an individual during an evacuation.

Understand the roles of the fire marshal in the workplace.

• Explain the actions to be taken by a fire marshal during an evacuation.

• Outline how to undertake a search of the workplace.

• Outline the information that should be passed to the emergency services.

• Outline the day-to-day duties of a fire marshal.