Fire marshals and fire wardens provide essential fire safety services and your business premises, workplace or another area may require a qualified fire marshal or expert. Even if you do not require a member of staff in this role, it can be of great benefit as well as provide the peace of mind that you have individuals that are on-site that can provide fire fighting or fire safety services or act to prevent fires.
Our fire marshal and fire warden training courses are delivered by knowledgeable and enthusiastic consultants and trainers all of whom hold adult teaching qualifications supported by a professional qualifications and considerable, hands-on practical experience which is reflected in our grounded, pragmatic approach.
This article takes a look at the roles that fire marshals play as well as how fire marshal training helps train individuals to become fire marshals or wardens.
Our fire marshal training course (also referred to as fire warden training) is aimed at staff members who will be taking on the role of a fire marshal/fire warden within an organisation. If you are looking to arrange for fire marshal training in Bristol or fire warden training in Bristol or across the South West then get in touch with our team today.
What is the Role of a Fire Marshal or Fire Warden?
Fire marshals are primarily responsible for the identification of potential fire risks and hazards and ensuring that the appropriate measures are put into place to mitigate and protect against the risks. Usually, the ‘Responsible Person’ assigns the role of the fire marshal and it’s, therefore, the job of the fire marshal to ensure that issues are flagged to the business owner/owner of the premises. They are also in charge of ensuring that individuals leave the premises quickly and safely during an evacuation.
A fire warden is an individual that is responsible of ensuring that nobody is left inside of the building when an evacuation occurs. This can be in the form of a headcount when the evacuation occurs and should be carried out in accordance with the visitor’s book. They also should take on the responsibility of fire drills and ensure that individuals understand the fire evacuation policy.
Why is Fire Marshal Training Needed or Recommended
Employees who are designated as Fire Marshal will understand their role and their duties. Our training course meets the individual needs of delegates including:
- 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
- The safe evacuation of premises
- Action at assembly points
Some courses such as our course offer the chance to use fire extinguishers as well as allow delegates to witness the use of fire blankets on a live fire. This is not mandatory but this offers delegates the chance to see and deal with live fires. We also offer ‘live-streamed online courses should you require this.
Arranging for Fire Marshal or Fire Warden Training With Our Team
We pride ourselves on our fire marshal and fire warden training as well as our other training courses.
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. Arrange for fire marshal or fire warden training with our team today.
If you are looking to arrange for fire marshal training in Bristol or fire warden training in Bristol or across the South West then get in touch with our team today.
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