After developing a lesson plan, who should review it to identify safety concerns?

The most appropriate choice for reviewing a lesson plan to identify safety concerns is an experienced fire service instructor or health and safety officer. This is because these individuals possess specialized knowledge and experience in both instructional methods and safety protocols in the context of fire training. Their expertise allows them to critically assess the lesson plan for potential risks, ensuring that adequate measures are in place to protect both the instructors and the participants.

An experienced fire service instructor can evaluate the content and delivery of the lesson, while a health and safety officer brings a thorough understanding of applicable safety regulations and best practices. Together, they can identify any aspects of the lesson that may pose hazards or require additional precautions, thus contributing to a safer training environment.

While other options may have valid roles in the training process, they might not possess the same level of safety insight specifically tied to the content of the lesson plan. For instance, an incident safety officer is tasked with overseeing safety during actual emergency operations rather than instructional planning. Similarly, while training staff may provide feedback on the educational aspects, they may lack the specific safety expertise that a health and safety officer or experienced instructor brings. The safety plan committee typically focuses on overarching safety policies rather than specific lesson content. Thus, engaging an experienced fire service instructor or health and