Our Level 2 Principles of Fire Safety – 1 Day course provides your competent persons with the essential knowledge required to support their fire safety responsibilities. This Level 2 Principles of Fire Safety training offers a recognised fire marshal qualification and prepares delegates to manage fire risks confidently in the workplace.
Each workplace must have an adequate number of trained fire marshals (also known as fire wardens) who take responsibility for designated areas. This course provides a comprehensive overview of fire safety, legal duties and the practical skills required of competent persons and fire marshals.
This course provides a valuable overview of fire safety and the responsibilities of competent persons/fire marshals in the workplace.
Course Contents
Candidates will learn a variety of fire safety topics. These include key legislation, how to prevent fires as well as hands-on fire extinguisher practice.
The full course content is:
- Possible causes of fire in the workplace
- Fire hazards in the workplace
- Fire safety risk: managing, controlling and identifying risks
- Duties and responsibilities of employers and employees
- In the event of a fire
- Safe operating procedures for portable firefighting equipment
- Fire equipment checks
- Hands-on fire extinguisher practice session
Assessment and Certification
Candidates will receive a course booklet to assist them throughout the course. At the end of the course, candidates will undertake a multiple-choice exam paper to test their understanding.
Successful candidates will receive their certificate accredited through Highfield qualifications or NucoPlus shortly after attending.
This qualification is valid for life, however we recommend that candidates retake this course at least every 3 years. This will help to refresh their understanding & is a chance to receive the latest updates.
Who needs fire marshal training?
This course is ideally suited to those managing fire safety within a working environment. Therefore, fire marshal training is aimed at managers, supervisors, team leaders and fire marshals/fire wardens.
The course assumes no prior knowledge which therefore means those looking to begin their journey into managing fire safety can still attend.
Looking for a more basic overview of fire safety in the workplace? Our Fire Awareness course is ideal as an introduction to fire safety.
What is the role of a fire marshal?
A fire marshal has several key duties including:
- Implementing emergency plans in the workplace
- Consistently checking fire equipment, alarms and control measures (i.e. fire doors)
- Ensuring everyone is aware of the fire hazards and risks
- Informing employees and guests of the procedures in the event of a fire
- Leading fire drills
- Assuring everyone is accounted for in the event of an evacuation
- Assisting anyone in an evacuation (i.e. those with a disability)
Make sure your fire marshals know what to do in the event of a fire!
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Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 Key Points;
- The responsible person must take fire precautions therefore ensuring the safety of all employees and the premises.
- Fire risk assessments must be available as well as updated regularly.
- All emergency exits need to be kept clear.
- Premises should have adequate firefighting equipment, detectors and alarms.
- The responsible person needs to nominate enough competent persons for the workplace.
- Fire safety equipment and fire exits need maintaining so they are in good working order.
- All new employees must receive training. This includes those who are experiencing new or increased risk because of a change in responsibilities, new equipment and new systems at work.
- Employees must care for themselves as well as considering how their actions may harm others.
Imogen Walkley –
A very interesting and informative day. We really enjoyed the teaching style, it was relaxed, interactive and educational. Being able to use a range of extinguishers has certainly given me the confidence and belief that I would be capable of using one if the situation should arise.
Ross McKenzie –
Fantastic day at Rabbit Hill, for our fire safety course. David who ran the course was very informative and made the day interesting. All the staff were very helpful throughout the day, and off course 10/10 for the little cafe in the corner, superb
Carl Tonks –
Another great course delivered by Livius Training.
Mark Otley the tutor for this course was concise, and moved the course along at a pace that suited those taking it.
Nice clean facilities, with attentive staff always making sure we were topped up with drinks and biscuits.
We’ll be sending more staff here, when the need arises.
Karen Burton –
Brilliant course – lots of time to ask questions relevant to your work environment and then there is an opportunity to learn how to use the different fire extinguishers with confidence.
Andrew Storey –
Great day at Rabbit Hill with Livius Training. From arrival until close the whole day was spot on. Dave who ran our course was a great guy and the course is just the right pace and at the right level for everyone to understand.
Loved going outside and putting some fires out with the various extinguishers!! I felt like Fireman Sam!
And special mention to the little Cafe next door, great sandwiches!!
Thanks again to Allison and Katie for being great hosts
Kevan Pick –
Having done all our training courses at Livius I can only recommend that this a perfect one stop shop for training, good location, ample parking and a café on site. Once again an excellent Fire Safety course delivered by Mark.
Katie is our friendly point of contact for booking all the way though to delivery of certification, 1st class.
Terence Wilson –
I liked that there was reptation on all things learnt.
Lee Allison –
Jon was engaging and knowledgeable.
James Woodley –
The best part of the course was getting to experience using the fire extinguishers.
Jack –
We went into depth about all the modules.
Cameron Clough –
The course had a good pace. The tutor was friendly and clear.
Faye Ruckledge –
There was a good level of discussion, and use of real life examples.
Connor Homer –
What did you like most about the course? Teaching and information provided was clear and understandable.
Amelia Dunne –
What did you like most about the course? Engaging, involved the whole team, incorporated different experience levels of attendees.
Danielle Waters –
What did you like most about the course? Relevant info, real life videos and scenarios, great coach.
Lucy Root –
What did you like most about the course? Small group, Jon was very informative and listened to our ideas and answers, would train again with him.
Molly Blythe –
What did you like most about the course? Hands on experience, mix of powerpoint slides/videos, friendly staff, really enjoyed the course, feel much more confident and equipped to practice good fire safety.
Kirstie Park –
What did you like most about the course? Jon tailored it gave examples that we might potentially find in our workplaces rather than generic ones which was really useful. Course was at a good pace but also very informative, the handouts are also very good.
Leah Camilleri –
What did you like most about the course? That is was informative and teacher knew what he was doing and was passionate about his work.
Philip Higgin –
Jon was informative and the slides helped with the quiz.
Erin –
What did you like most about the course? Constant activities and engaging learning.
Nicola Austin –
What did you like most about the course? Active learning with extinguishers.
Alicia –
What did you like most about the course? The interactive parts, quizzes etc. and using the equipment.
John Newboult –
What did you like most about the course? Very easy to follow, very helpful tutor and didn’t feel rushed.
Angela Shields –
The whole course was excellent, especially trying the extinguishers.