Training Fire Prevention Employees

Employees assigned to be part of the fire-fighting emergency team shall receive appropriate training through specialised courses. As of 4 October 2022, the reference legislation for the training of firefighters is the Ministerial Decree of 2 September 2021. That decree divides the training courses into three distinct levels, named respectively: 1-FOR, 2-FOR and 3-FOR, based on the degree of risk and expertise required for emergency management.

Fire Prevention Attaché Training Course 1-FOR

Unit Teaching	Content	Duration in hours
1-FOR	FIRE AND PREVENTION Principles of combustion; products of combustion; extinguishing substances in relation to the type of fire; effects of the fire on humans; prohibitions and operating limitations; behavioural measures.	1 hour
	FIRE PROTECTION AND PROCEDURES FROM ADOPT IN CASE OF FIRE Main fire protection measures; evacuation in case of fire; Call for help.	1 hour
	PRACTICAL EXERCISE View and clarification on portable fire extinguishers; exercises on the use of portable fire extinguishers; having read the fire register, clarifications and exercises concerning the surveillance activity.	2 hours
Test	Final Verification of Learning (Test 20 questions + Interview)	30 min

Fire Prevention Officer 2-FOR Training Course

Unit Teaching	Content	Duration in hours
2-FOR	FIRE AND FIRE PREVENTION Principles on combustion and fire: extinguishing substances; the combustion triangle; the main causes of a fire; risks to persons in the event of fire; the main precautions and measures to prevent fires.	2 hours
	FIRE PROTECTION STRATEGY Reaction to fire; fire resistance; compartmentalisation; exodus; fire control; detection and alarm; control of fumes and heat; fire-fighting operations; security of technological and service facilities. Fire safety management in operation and in emergency, with insights on controls and maintenance and emergency planning.	3 hours
	PRACTICAL EXERCISE Having read and clarified the most common control and extinguishing equipment and systems; acknowledgment and clarification of personal protective equipment and equipment; exercises on the use of portable fire extinguishers and how to use nosepieces and hydrants; having read the fire register, clarifications and exercises concerning the surveillance activity.	3 hours
Test	Final Verification of Learning (Test 20 questions + Interview)	30 min

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3-FOR Fire Prevention Attaché Training Course

Unit Teaching	Content	Duration in hours
3-FOR	FIRE AND FIRE PREVENTION Principles of combustion; the main causes of fire in relation to the specific working environment; extinguishing substances; risks to people and the environment; specific fire prevention measures; behavioural measures to prevent fires; the importance of workplace control; the importance of checks and maintenance on fire-fighting devices.	4 hours
	FIRE STRATEGY (first part) Areas at specific risk. Protection against explosions. Firefighting measures (first part): reaction to fire; fire resistance; compartmentalisation; exodus; detection and alarm; control of smoke and heat.	4 hours
	FIRE STRATEGY (Part 2) Firefighting measures (second part): fire control; fire-fighting operations; fire safety management in operation and in emergency; checks and maintenance. The contingency plan shall: emergency procedures; alarm procedures; evacuation procedures.	4 hours
	PRACTICAL EXERCISE Having read and clarified the use of fire control and fire-extinguishing equipment; inspection of personal protective equipment (including masks, self-protector, overalls); exercises on the use of fire control and fire-extinguishing equipment; having read the fire register; clarifications and exercises concerning the surveillance activity.	4 hours
Test	Final Verification of Learning (Test 20 questions + Interview)	30 min