Fire prevention and protection course - Level 3

Mandatory course for fire wardens working in workplaces classified as high fire risk (Level 3) under the Ministerial Decree of 2 September 2021. It provides advanced skills in preventing and fighting fires and managing complex emergencies, including the use of respiratory protective devices.

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:

• The fire triangle, causes of fire in high-risk settings, classification of fires
• Effects of fire on the human body: combustion products, heat, oxygen depletion
• Prevention measures in relation to the specific risk assessment

Fire safety strategy 1:

• Passive protection measures: compartmentation, fire resistance, escape routes
• Active protection measures: detection and alarm systems, automatic extinguishing systems (sprinkler and gas), smoke control systems
• Characteristics and selection criteria for portable and fixed fire-fighting equipment

Fire safety strategy 2:

• Emergency plan and organisation of the fire team in complex settings
• Communicating with the 112 emergency number and coordinating with the Fire Brigade (Vigili del Fuoco)
• Evacuation techniques for crowded buildings
• Monitoring and fire safety inspection log
  

Respiratory protective devices:

• Types of device: self-contained breathing apparatus and filter masks
• Selection criteria, how to put them on and limitations of use
• Exercises with self-contained breathing apparatus in simulated emergency conditions

Practical fire-fighting exercise:

• Fire-fighting tests with portable extinguishers on prepared fires
• Tests with hose reels and hydrants with water discharge
• Exercises with respiratory protective devices

• To know the causes of fire and how flames ignite and spread in high-risk settings.
• To acquire advanced knowledge of active and passive fire safety strategies.
• To manage emergency operating procedures in complex settings, including coordination with the Fire Brigade.
• To use respiratory protective devices (self-contained breathing apparatus) in scenarios with smoke and toxic gases.
• To be able to use portable extinguishers, hose reels and hydrants in real emergency situations.