Course Description

The Highfield Level 2 International Award in Fire Safety is an internationally recognized training program designed to provide employees with essential knowledge and practical awareness of fire hazards and fire prevention in the workplace. Fire incidents pose significant risks to personnel, facilities, equipment, and the environment, particularly in high-risk industries such as oil & gas, manufacturing, logistics, construction, and maritime operations.

This course provides participants with a clear understanding of how fires start, how they spread, and how they can be prevented through effective workplace safety practices. Participants will learn about fire risk assessment, fire prevention strategies, emergency procedures, and the correct use of firefighting equipment.

The training also emphasizes the importance of Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) compliance, emergency preparedness, and safe evacuation procedures. Through practical demonstrations, case studies, and interactive discussions, learners develop the competence to identify fire hazards, take appropriate preventive measures, and respond safely in case of a fire emergency.

Upon successful completion, participants will have the knowledge required to contribute to maintaining a safe working environment and reducing fire risks in the workplace.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

Understand the basic principles of fire safety

Identify common causes of workplace fires

Understand how fires start and spread

Recognize different classes of fire

Identify and control fire hazards in the workplace

Understand fire prevention methods and control measures

Demonstrate knowledge of fire safety equipment and extinguishers

Understand emergency procedures and evacuation plans

Support workplace HSE compliance and fire safety culture

Audience

Engineers, technicians, supervisors, managers, and other professionals involved in the relevant technical or business function.

Prerequisites

There are no formal prerequisites for this course. However, participants should:

Have basic workplace safety awareness

Possess basic English language understanding to follow training materials

Course Content

Introduction to Fire Safety

Importance of fire safety in the workplace

Fire statistics and incident examples

Impact of fire incidents on people, property, and business continuity

The Science of Fire

Fire triangle and fire tetrahedron

Conditions required for fire ignition

Combustion process

Fire growth and spread

Causes of Workplace Fires

Electrical faults and equipment failures

Flammable materials and chemicals

Hot work activities

Human error and poor housekeeping

Fire Hazard Identification

Identifying potential fire hazards in the workplace

Combustible materials and ignition sources

Storage and handling of flammable substances

Fire Prevention and Control Measures

Good housekeeping practices

Safe storage of flammable materials

Equipment maintenance and inspection

Fire protection systems

Fire Detection and Alarm Systems

Types of fire detection systems

Fire alarms and warning systems

Importance of early detection

Firefighting Equipment

Types of fire extinguishers

Fire classes (A, B, C, D, F)

Selection of appropriate extinguishers

Safe use of portable fire extinguishers

Emergency Procedures and Evacuation

Fire emergency response plan

Safe evacuation procedures

Assembly points and accountability

Roles and responsibilities during emergencies

Fire Safety Roles and Responsibilities

Employer responsibilities

Employee responsibilities

Fire wardens and emergency teams

HSE Integration

Fire safety within workplace HSE management systems

Safety culture and proactive risk management

Lessons learned from fire incidents

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