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Fire Warden Training Course Overview

This practical fire warden training course (also known as a fire marshal course) is a 4 hours course that will give you the confidence and competence to take charge in the event of an emergency and practical hands on use of discharging fire extinguishers.

The training does more than tick all the legal boxes when it comes to sufficient fire safety provision for your workplace. It gives delegates hands on experience of physically discharging a fire extinguisher in a suitable outside space. Knowing how to discharge a fire extinguisher is very different from using one. When you use a piece of equipment/machinery you need to do two things at the same time. You need to think how to use the equipment and you need to do it at the same time. That’s more difficult than knowing how to use one. Would you class someone who had read a book on to how drive a car or a forklift truck, but had never driven either, as competent ! Best practice for competency is that delegates physically discharge the fire extinguishers as well as knowing how too use them.

Being a fire marshal is a big responsibility and entails several very specific and important tasks, so, whether you already hold the role or you’re aspiring to step up to it, this course covers everything you need to know to keep your company and its people safe.

Training options

Taught by experienced, qualified trainers, the course can be delivered in a way that suits you, either: 

• On-site at your place of work
• An open course at a local training venue
• Or, delivered virtually

We can also tailor the training to your business’s specific set-up around things like what equipment you use, the type of materials you have lying around, and which fire safety equipment you have on-site.

What does the training cover?

The fire marshal course covers the following as standard:

• Your roles and responsibilities in an emergency situation
• Triangle of fire
• Information about fire regulations/legislation
• Fire Risk Assessments
• Most common causes of fires
• What you can do to prevent fires
• Actions on discovering a fire
• How to deal with an emergency calmly and effectively
• Fire Doors
• Fire Signage
• Evacuation Drills
• Fire extinguishers- Use, maintenance, location.
• Disability provision for evacuation in a fire/emergency
• Who should and shouldn’t use fire extinguishers and size of fire that can be safely dealt with
• Delegates will also receive practical fire extinguisher training where they go outside and use the extinguishers.
• Fire warden checks that need to be carried out and how often
• Record keeping for Fire Safety officers

The course leads to a nationally recognised qualification that’s valid for three years, even if you change employer.

Course Details

Certification Provided	Yes
Certification Length	3 Years
Course Duration	3.5 – 4 hours
Course Times	9 am – 1:30 pm

“To run an open course we do require at least 4 delegates”

Upcoming Fire Warden Training Courses

We are confident that we can offer you a competitive price for convenient, tailored fire marshal training. Talk to our friendly team today on 0800 774 7034 and see how we can help you take better care of your team.

The maximum number of delegates on a fire marshal course is 12. We can happily cater for more delegates on a course, but we need advanced notice as we’ll require a trainer for every additional 12 delegates.

All prices exclude VAT.

Upcoming Fire Warden Training Courses

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Training at your Workplace

As well as training locations across the country, we can deliver on-site training at your workplace for a group of delegates. The cost of the fire marshal course would be £545. 

For this cost, the group size can be any number of staff trained from 2 to 12. If you wish to train more than 12 delegates on a course, please contact us for a quote.

The advantages of training at your workplace are that you can select a day of your choice and there is flexibility regarding any preferred start time for the training.

Is there an assessment?

There’s no formal assessment, instead, we continually assess all attendees throughout the course to make sure everything we deliver is definitely understood.

Why is fire marshal training needed?

You never know when fire, explosions or gas leaks are around the corner, but while you can’t control what happens tomorrow, you can control how ready you are to react, help and limit any damage – and that’s where fire marshal training comes in.

As well as taking measures to proactively prevent fires in the first place, fire marshals are responsible for:

• Promoting business-wide fire safety awareness,
• Taking the lead during emergency situations,
• Safely and efficiently getting everyone out of the building,
• Ensuring all fire fighting equipment is used properly
• Liaising with the fire services.

Each is paramount to your colleagues’ safety, and requires a different set of skills, all of which is covered in our training course.

Why is fire marshal training important?

Fire marshal training isn’t optional, it’s a legal requirement. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, every single company must appoint and provide training for their fire marshals and our courses check all those boxes. 

And remember, regardless of how big or small your business is, you’ll need more than one fire warden to cover things like sickness, holiday leave and varying shift patterns (if applicable).

Our courses don’t just cover you legally though, they equip you with everything you need to confidently and professionally lead your colleagues, protect your business’ property, mitigate risks and save lives. If that sounds like something you want a piece of then you’re in the right place.

How many fire marshals does an organisation need?

The number of fire marshals a company needs depends on the number of employees you have and the type of premises you’re in. If you’re a normal-risk business and have less than 20 employees you need at least one fire warden. If you have between 20 – 75 occupants you must have a minimum of two fire wardens, and after that, you need an additional fire warden for every 75 people.

However, if you’re in a multi-level building or operate from more than one site, you need at least one fire warden per floor or site and it’s also important to have more than one person trained in case one of your wardens is off sick or on holiday, for example.

For more information, read our guide on how many fire wardens you need in the workplace. 

What are the duties of a fire marshal?

There as numerous duties of a fire warden within the workplace. These include:

• Checking emergency exits
• Checking fire extinguishers
• Checking fire doors
• Checking break glass call points
• Checking emergency lighting
• Responsible for maintaining fire safety signs
• General housekeeping
• Responsible for smoking areas
• Responsible for ensuring all electrical devices are PAT tested
• Testing fire alarms
• Controlling hazardous materials
• Conducting new staff safety inductions
• Organising fire drills
• Managing paperwork and logbooks
• Owning fire risk assessments

In the envent of a fire, fire marshals are also responsible for: 

• Raising the alarm
• Closing doors and fire doors
• Pointing people towards emergency exits
• Assisting people with special needs
• Conducting a floor sweep
• Helping with the roll call
• Tackling small fires with a fire extinguisher

For more information, read our guide to the responsibilities of a fire warden. 

What are the legal requirements for a fire marshal?

There are no specific legal requirements to becoming a fire warden, but any person who wishes to become a fire warden within their company must be competent to carry out the role, and all the duties it encompasses and have received sufficient training to do so.

Do fire marshals need to be trained?

Yes, under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, it’s a legal requirement your fire wardens undergo training. Upon completion of fire warden training, you’ll receive a 3 year certifcate. There’s no expiry date for your certificate, however, industry best practice suggests you get it renewed every three years.

Who enforces fire safety?

It depends on what kind of business you are. For most workplaces the enforcing authority is your local Fire and Rescue Service, if you’re in the construction industry it’s the Health and Safety Executive, and if you own or operate a sports stadium it’ll be your local council.

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