Level 1 Fire Training: Who Must Take It, How It Should Be Delivered

Level 1 Fire Training is legally mandatory for every employee in every workplace in Turkey. Sector doesn't matter, hazard class doesn't matter, headcount doesn't matter.

Legal Source

• OHS Law No. 6331, Article 17
• Workplace Emergency Regulation, Article 11

Who Must Take It?

Everyone, no exceptions. In a hotel:

• General manager
• Front desk
• Housekeeping
• Kitchen staff (chef, server, dishwasher)
• Animator
• Gardener
• Security
• Intern
• Seasonal staff
• Even a one-day day-labourer

Curriculum (4–6 hours)

Module 1: Fire Science (45 min)

• Fire triangle (fuel, oxygen, heat)
• Fire types (A, B, C, D, E, F)
• Suppression principles per class
• Smoke and toxic gases

Module 2: Extinguisher Use (60 min)

• Extinguisher types and label reading
• PASS technique:

- Pull the pin - Aim at the base - Squeeze the lever - Sweep side to side

• Hands-on practice (controlled outdoor area)

Module 3: Evacuation & Exit (45 min)

• Using escape routes
• No-lift rule
• Movement through smoke
• Assembly points
• Helping disabled guests

Module 4: Emergency Lighting & Signs (30 min)

• ISO 7010 symbol recognition
• Emergency lighting use
• Alarm activation
• 112 calling protocol

Module 5: Practical Field Work (90 min)

• Real extinguisher use (controlled outdoor)
• Evacuation simulation
• Assembly-point head count
• Q&A

Module 6: Test & Certificate (30 min)

• 20 multiple-choice questions
• 70% to pass: certificate
• 50–69%: retake within a week
• <50%: retake training

Certificate Validity

• Period: 2 years (post-2025 regulatory update)
• Renewal: 4-hour refresher
• If lost: We can re-issue PDF copies

Delivery Formats

Classic (Group)

• 25–30 attendees per session
• Two sessions in one day possible
• Hotel lobby, conference room, restaurant
• Outdoor space for practical

Shift-Friendly

• 3 sessions (morning / afternoon / evening)
• Hotel ops never pause
• Best for high-turnover properties

Online + On-site

• Theory online beforehand
• Practical on-site (1.5 hours)
• Most efficient
• Ideal for new hires

Trainer Certification

Required:

• OHS Specialist (Class A, B or C)
• Fire Trainer certification
• 5+ years field experience (recommended)

Sample Case

215 staff at a Belek property in 2025 prep:

• One day, all 215 trained
• 3 sessions (08–12 / 13–17 / 17–21)
• Average exam score: 84/100
• Failure rate: 2% (4 retakes)

Mid-season TUI audit: 100% coverage = full marks.

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