Fire Warden/Marshal Training

Duration: 1 day

Course Objectives – On successful completion of the fire warden/marshal training, delegates will be able to:

Understand fire safety legislation
Identify fire hazards in the workplace.
Understand the duties of fire wardens.
Understand the basic principles of means of escape and how to carry out a safe sweep of a building.
Understand fire emergency/evacuation procedures.
Course Content
Fire safety legislation and regulations
Employees’ responsibilities
Types of fire and causes of fire
Fire extinguishers and other firefighting equipment
Fire action notice
Safety signage and lighting
The role of the Fire Warden in a fire emergency
Evacuation procedures
Fire Warden responsibilities in the Assembly Area
Fire action plan
Fire drills in the workplace
General principles of fire prevention including housekeeping
Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs)