3 hours Public Fire Safety Fire Marshal Training

Ofqual Regulated Level 2 Fire Safety for Fire Marshals

This qualification develops the learner’s knowledge of fire safety in the workplace including the use of a range of fire controls and safe evacuation procedures. The learner will understand the role of the Fire Marshal in supporting individuals and facilitating safe evacuations. The qualification supports a Fire Marshal role in the workplace.

This is an Ofqual Regulated Fire Safety Qualification (RQF).

Fire Safety for Fire Marshals Training Course Content:

1.1 The fire triangle

1.2 The methods of smoke and fire spread

1.3 How the risk of fire can be lowered in a workplace including appropriate storage of materials

2.1 The common fire controls in a workplace including detection of fire, heat, flame and smoke; construction to fire standards; compartmentalisation; fire doors; fire exits; fire warning systems both manual and automated.

2.2 How to use a range of fire controls including fire exits and fire doors

2.3 The importance of clear routes or travel including reduction in likelihood of trips and falls

2.4 How to use a range of portable fire extinguishers

3.1 The importance of actions to be taken on hearing a fire alarm

3.2 How a safe evacuation can be undertaken in a workplace

3.3 The learner must outline how members of the public and visitors should be alerted to the presence of a potential fire

4.1 What is meant by the term personal emergency evacuation plan or a bespoke plan intended to support individuals who may need additional support when a fire alarm is activated during an evacuation.

4.2 When a personal emergency evacuation plan (PEEP) would be implemented

4.3 Ways of supporting an individual during an evacuation including alternative fire warning

5.1 The actions to be taken by a Fire Marshal during an evacuation including ensuring they can be identified as a Fire Marshal

5.2 How to undertake a search of a workplace including a systematic search of all areas ensuring others leave the building

5.3 The information that should be passed to the emergency services

5.4 The day-to-day duties of a Fire Marshal

Fire Safety Qualification Number: 301515