Fire safety officer, Level 1 (low risk), Forgest Training

Fire safety officer, Level 1 (low risk)

Level 1 qualifying course for fire safety officers in companies classified as low fire risk. Provides the fundamentals of fire prevention and the practical skills to use portable extinguishers.

Duration

4 hours

Delivery mode

Classroom

Target audience

Designated fire safety officers in companies classified as low fire risk.

Regulatory reference: Ministerial Decree of 2 September 2021 (Annex III, level 1)

Programme

Theory part (2 hours)

Principles of combustion: the fire triangle, classes of fire
Main causes of fire in low-risk workplaces
Extinguishing agents: characteristics and fields of application
Prevention measures: prohibitions, operating limitations and good practice
Emergency procedures: the evacuation plan and the duties of the officer
Outline of fire safety legislation and of the Ministerial Decree of 2 September 2021

Practical part (2 hours)

Review of fire safety equipment: portable extinguishers and signage
Choosing the right extinguisher for the class of fire
Extinguishing exercises with portable extinguishers, on real or simulated fire
Evacuation drill: escape routes, emergency exits, assembly point

Objectives

To give fire safety officers in low-risk companies the theoretical knowledge and the basic operational skills to prevent fires, to act promptly on an incipient fire and to manage evacuation safely, in accordance with the Ministerial Decree of 2 September 2021.

Frequently asked questions

Is a company required to designate a fire safety officer?

Yes. Legislative Decree 81/2008 requires the employer to designate one or more workers as fire safety officers in every company. The level of training required (1, 2 or 3) depends on the fire risk of the activity, classified under the Ministerial Decree of 2 September 2021.

How often must level 1 fire safety training be renewed?

The refresher is mandatory every 5 years (five-yearly) and lasts 2 hours, under Annex IV of the Ministerial Decree of 2 September 2021.

How is a company's fire risk determined?

The fire risk level is determined through the risk assessment, following the criteria of the Ministerial Decree of 2 September 2021, on the basis of the type of activity, the materials present, the number of people and the structural characteristics. The employer, together with the RSPP (Prevention and Protection Service Manager), is responsible for the classification.

How long does the level 1 fire safety course last?

The level 1 course (low risk) lasts 4 hours in the classroom and comprises a theory part on the principles of combustion and a practical part using extinguishers.