Fire Safety Assistant Training

At least 5% of the workforce should be fire safety assistants (in accordance with ASR A2.2, Para. 6.2), and the 5% should also be ensured in the event of employee illness or vacation.

In addition to the theoretical part, the content of the fire safety assistant training also includes practical exercises in handling the company's fire extinguishing equipment.

The basics here are:

• ASR A2.3 Escape routes and emergency exits, escape and rescue plan
• ASR A2.2 "Measures against fires 
• DGUV Information 205-023 "Fire safety assistants - training and qualification

Practice:

• Handling and function of the trigger mechanisms of fire extinguishing equipment
• Recognize extinguishing tactics and own limits in firefighting
• Realistic exercise with fire extinguishing equipment
• Mode of operation and performance of fire extinguishing equipment
• Company-specific features (e.g. electrical systems, metal fires, grease fires)
• Familiarization with the operational area of responsibility