Fire prevention and protection course - Level 2

Mandatory course for fire wardens working in workplaces classified as medium fire risk (Level 2) under the Ministerial Decree of 2 September 2021. It provides in-depth skills in emergency management, in applying active and passive fire safety strategies and in using fire-fighting equipment, including hose reels and hydrants.

Exam and certification:
At the end there is a practical assessment of the intervention techniques, under the Ministerial Decree of 2 September 2021.

Certificate:
A certificate of attendance is issued.

Fire and fire prevention:

• Classification of fires and fuels
• Risks to people and property; effects of fire on the human body
• Fire prevention measures and safety signs

Fire safety strategy 1

• Passive protection measures: compartmentation, escape routes, fire resistance
• Active protection measures: detection and alarm systems, extinguishing systems
• Fire-fighting equipment: portable and wheeled extinguishers, hose reels, hydrants
• Evacuation procedures and emergency management

Fire safety strategy 2

• Emergency plan and the role of the fire team
• How to call the 112 emergency number and communicate with the Fire Brigade (Vigili del Fuoco)
• Coordination of rescue operations
• Fire safety inspection log and monitoring activities

Practical fire-fighting exercise:

• Practical tests with portable extinguishers on prepared fires
• Practical tests with hose reels and hydrants with water discharge
• Use of PPE during practical tests

• To know the causes of fire, how flames ignite and spread, and prevention measures.
• To acquire in-depth knowledge of active and passive fire safety strategies.
• To know the operating procedures in the event of fire, including evacuation management.
• To be able to use portable extinguishers, hose reels and hydrants.
• To activate the 112 emergency system correctly and coordinate the response with the Fire Brigade.