Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting
The Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting course offered by OXQUAL develops practical competence in preventing, controlling and responding to fire emergencies in workplace and maritime environments. Learners develop knowledge of fire behaviour, detection, suppression equipment, PPE,...
About this qualification
The Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting course offered by OXQUAL develops practical competence in preventing, controlling and responding to fire emergencies in workplace and maritime environments. Learners develop knowledge of fire behaviour, detection, suppression equipment, PPE, evacuation and practical firefighting techniques.
Career-focused
Develop relevant skills and knowledge that can support your next professional step.
What you'll cover
Key topics covered in this OXQUAL programme include:
- Fire Science and Behaviour
- Combustion and Fire Spread
- Classes of Fire
- Fire-Hazard Identification
- Fire-Prevention Measures
- Fire-Safety Requirements Awareness
- Fire Detection Systems
- Fire Alarm Systems
- Portable Fire Extinguishers
- Extinguisher Selection
- Fixed Fire-Suppression Systems
- Sprinkler Systems
- Foam Systems
- CO2 Systems
- Water-Mist Awareness
- Firefighting PPE
- Breathing-Apparatus Awareness
- Hoses and Nozzles
- Fire-Attack Techniques
- Ventilation Awareness
- Emergency Evacuation
- Practical Firefighting Drills
Who it's designed for
This OXQUAL programme is suitable for:
- Seafarers and Maritime Personnel
- Industrial Safety Personnel
- Facility and Security Staff
- Community Responders
- Individuals preparing for advanced firefighting training
What you'll gain
Successful completion of this OXQUAL programme can help learners to:
- Develop practical fire-prevention skills.
- Improve fire-hazard recognition.
- Strengthen extinguisher and suppression-system knowledge.
- Develop firefighting-equipment competence.
- Improve evacuation and emergency-response skills.
- Strengthen practical firefighting confidence.
How this qualification is assessed
The assessment pattern for this OXQUAL programme is outlined below.
- Assessment Type: Written examination and practical firefighting drills.
- Format: Multiple-choice questions, short answers and live fire scenarios.
- Total Questions: 30 theory questions plus 1 practical assessment.
- Passing Score: 70%.
- Duration: 2 days (12–16 hours total).
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