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Fire Marshal/Warden Training

Introduction

The role of the Fire Marshal/Warden is a vital part of the Fire and Emergency Plan of any organisation. It is essential that they are fully aware of their responsibilities and duties in order to play an effective role in managing the fire safety requirements including the prevention of arson.

This course is designed to provide the knowledge and training required to enable an employee to carry out their duties. It will raise their awareness concerning the management and behaviour of people in a range of emergency evacuation situations, and the necessary actions to be taken before - during and after an incident. 

Who will benefit?

Anyone nominated as a Fire Marshal or Fire Warden, who is responsible for overseeing fire safety and/or who is required to act in a position of responsibility during a fire emergency.

Learning outcomes

• Recognise the hazards and the risk posed by fire to the organisation
• Be equipped to carry out fire safety management responsibilities effectively
• Understand why it is essential that fire emergency procedures are developed, implemented and monitored on a regular basis
• Distinguish between the different types of extinguishers and there use (including limitations)
• Demonstrate an understanding of the nature and behaviour of fire
• Understand the limits of their own competence and when to obtain further assistance 

Programme

• The role and responsibilities of the Fire Marshal/Fire Warden
• Current fire safety legislation
• The nature of fire, fire escalation and the combustion process
• Classes of fire and the application of fire fighting equipment
• Fire safety risk assessment
• Evacuation drills and safe evacuation of building occupants
• An overview of the fire check list
• Course Assessment and Review

Training Method

A mixture of PowerPoint presentation, syndicate exercises, DVD, interaction with course tutor and end of course test paper.

Duration

Half a day 

We usually aim to start the course at 9am and finish by 12.30pm

Price

Public Course: £39.95 + vat per person inclusive of all training material, certificates and tea/coffee

In Company Training

If you would prefer, we can arrange for training courses to be delivered on-site at your premises. 

To discuss your company's on-site training requirements either call us on 01684 297172 or email info@soteriasafety.co.uk for a free no obligation quote

To book a course, please click the "Find Course Dates" button to find a scheduled course, or call us on 01684 297172 or email info@soteriasafety.co.uk