Fire Marshal & Fire Warden Training in Bristol & Bath

What is fire marshal and fire warden training?

Fire marshal training prepares a nominated member of staff to take on day-to-day responsibility for fire safety in the workplace and to lead a safe evacuation if a fire breaks out. In most UK workplaces, the titles “fire marshal” and “fire warden” are used interchangeably for the same set of responsibilities, and this one course covers both.

Appointing and training fire wardens is how most businesses meet their duty under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which requires the “responsible person” for any non-domestic premises to appoint a sufficient number of “competent persons” to help carry out fire safety measures and evacuation. This course gives your staff the knowledge and practical confidence to be those competent persons.

Who should attend?

This course is for anyone who has been given, or is about to take on, responsibility for fire safety in their workplace, including:

• Employees nominated as fire marshals or fire wardens
• Managers and supervisors responsible for fire safety in their team or department
• Health and safety officers and facilities staff
• Anyone who needs practical experience in using a fire extinguisher safely

No previous experience is needed. Owing to the practical nature of this course, a basic level of general fitness is required, and delegates must be physically able to carry out the procedures in the course outline.

Fire warden training in Bristol, Bath and the South West

Our training centre is in Warmley, Bristol (BS30 8XT), purpose-built for hands-on safety training and within easy reach of Bath, Bristol city centre, Kingswood, Keynsham and the wider South West. We run a rolling programme of open courses there, ideal if you only need to train one or two people, or want to release staff a few at a time.

Why do our customers choose us?

We offer the chance to use fire extinguishers and witness demonstrations of the use of fire blankets on a live fire. This is not a mandatory aspect of the training, but gives delegates first-hand experience in putting out live fires.

Our courses are delivered by knowledgeable and enthusiastic consultants and trainers all of whom hold adult teaching qualifications supported by a professional qualification and considerable, hands on practical experience which is reflected in our grounded, pragmatic approach.

Teaching 18,000 delegates a year, Acorn Health & Safety offer training to individuals, groups and entire staff teams. We are committed to providing excellent training delivered in a relaxed, yet informative style.

Key Takeaways

Fire marshal and fire warden training helps employees understand how to prevent fires, manage evacuations, and respond calmly during workplace emergencies. The course from Acorn Health & Safety combines fire safety legislation, risk awareness, and practical extinguisher training to build real confidence in emergency situations. Developing these skills supports legal compliance, improves workplace safety culture, and helps businesses protect staff, visitors, and property when quick decision-making matters most.

How do we approach fire marshal and fire warden training?

Employees who are designated as a Fire Marshal will understand their role and their duties within the Regulatory Reform Order (RRO) (2005).  Our course programme employs a variety of teaching techniques to meet the needs of individual delegates and includes the following:

• Fire precautions regulations / legislation
• Chemistry of fire and how fire spreads
• Types and classifications of fires
• Common causes of fire
• Safety features within buildings
• Fire risk assessment (as a fire marshal)
• Fire extinguishers - theory
• Fire extinguishers - practical with live fire
• Safe evacuation of premises
• Action at assembly points

Owing to the practical nature of this course a basic level of general fitness is required.  Delegates must be physically able to carry out the procedures detailed in the course outline. Should you have any questions relating to the accessibility of this course please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

This course is of 3 hours (half day) duration.

What should you expect from Acorn Health & Safety?

We’ll provide delegates with a variety of printed course materials including workbooks and handouts. On successful completion of this course delegates will receive a printed courses certificate

Post course our team of consultants and trainers are available to answer any questions you might have.  You’ll also receive an automatic reminder prior to course expiry.

Our ‘fire marshal and fire warden’ course is just one of over 60 courses we offer. Acorn Health & Safety provides training and consultancy in first aid, fire safety, food safety, manual handling, healthcare training and health and safety.

Our ‘in-house’ course programmes are the most cost effective option if you’ve a number of staff requiring training, and in many cases can be adapted to include reference to local policy, practice and documentation.  These courses can be delivered either at any suitable venue or you can hire our purpose-built training centre located in Warmley, Bristol, whichever is best suited to your needs.

We also run a rolling programme of ‘open courses’ which are particularly suited for individuals or organisations that only have a few delegates or those looking to release small groups of staff at a time.

Please contact us to discuss all of your training needs so we can advise the most suitable and cost effective solution.

For other courses, relevant to your industry or sector please see our industry information page.

Book fire marshal and fire warden training

Ready to book, or want to talk through what your workplace needs? You can book online and see the next available dates [PORTAL COURSE LINK], or call our friendly team on 0117 958 2070 and we’ll help you choose between an open course in Bristol or in-house training at your premises.