Fire Marshal Training / Fire Warden Training
The role of the Fire Warden is normally the proactive role, keeping the zone that an individual is responsible for compliant and safe for the other occupants. The Fire Marshal sometime spelt Marshall is the reactive role. This would be during an outbreak of fire or a fire alarm. The terms have become interchangeable over time and it is personal preference what you call yourself but it is important to note there are two aspects to the role. Our Fire Marshal/Warden training covers both the proactive and reactive roles in full.
We will ensure that we tailor the training to your work environment, our Fire Warden course will generally include the following aspects:
Fire Warden Course Contents Include:
- An overview of the legislation
- The impact of fire
- Causes of fire
- Arson threat
- Fire doors – case study
- An introduction to fire science
- Classifications of fire
- Action in the event of fire
- Extinguisher identification, selection and use
- Hands on fire extinguisher use with live rigs*
- Human behaviour in fire, including case studies
- Pro-active and reactive roles of the fire warden
- Evacuation strategies
- Preplanning, zoning, resilience
- Hazard spotting & risk reduction
- How to undertake evacuation drills
- Escape devices
- Managing an Incident
- Fire & rescue service liaison (what will they want to know on arrival)
- Unwanted fire signal reduction (false alarms)
*Staff can experience real fire extinguishment using our environmentally friendly, bespoke propane ‘safe-fire’ training rigs. With no mess, quick to set up and pack away. This will give real confidence in handling and use of extinguishers (space on a car park 6 metres from any building is required)
Fire Awareness Training contents suitable for all staff
- The impact of Fire
- Causes of fire
- Fire Doors – Case Study
- An introduction to Fire Science
- Classifications of Fire
- Action in the event of Fire
- Extinguisher identification, selection and use
- Hazard spotting
- Human Behaviour in Fire, including case studies
- Hands on fire extinguisher use with live rigs*
Basic Fire Extinguisher training ( short session suitable for all staff )
- The impact of Fire
- When to use extinguishers
- An introduction to Fire Science
- Classifications of Fire
- Action in the event of Fire
- Extinguisher identification, selection and use
- Hands on fire extinguisher use with live rigs*
Bespoke training
We will visit your site and can include your plans, procedures, aerial views of your site photographs of your premises and local hazards. Some of our clients we have previously provided this for include Kellogg’s, AB World Foods (Pataks) and Vitafoam polymers. The feedback was excellent on these sessions.
Care homes
Our Care homes package will include the core elements listed in the Fire Warden course, however increased emphasis on these additional areas will be made:
- Case study on a Care Home Fire
- What should have happened
- Progressive/Lateral Evacuation and how to achieve this
- Fire Service expectations of you
- Monitored Systems
- Interpreting, managing and resetting your panel
- Warden controlled homes
Schools programme
Our Schools package will include many of the core elements listed in the Fire Warden course, however increased emphasis on these additional areas will be made:
- Incident management
- Incident controller role
- Risks specific to schools
- Role of wardens in schools
- Roles of teachers
North West Fire Training
Fire Warden / Fire Marshal
Fire marshal training provides companies with the knowledge and skills to handle fire safety in a workplace, including understanding fire prevention, conducting risk assessments, and managing emergency evacuations.
Training FAQs
How do I book training in with North West Fire Training what are the terms?
Generally if you let us know when you would like to carry out your training, we would give a selection of dates of our availability and you can pick the one that is most suited to you. You don’t need to pay any fee, we will invoice after the training is complete.
What if I cancel the training after I have booked?
There are no charges for cancellations made more than 7 days before the scheduled training date. For cancellations received within 7 days of the course, North West Fire Training reserves the right to charge up to 100% of the course fee. The charge applied will depend on the circumstances and notice provided. If the trainer arrives on site and the course does not proceed, the full course fee will be charged.
Can you provide fire training out of normal office hours to minimise disruption or to accommodate night shifts?
Yes. We can deliver training outside normal working hours, including evenings, nights and weekends, to accommodate shift workers and night staff.
A small additional charge is applied for antisocial hours, depending on the timing and duration of the session.
We are happy to tailor delivery times to suit your operational requirements and minimise disruption to your organisation.
Please contact us and we will be happy to provide a quotation.
How much space is required for the practical?
Ideally, we require approximately four car parking spaces on a hard standing surface, such as a car park.
Our trainer will assess on arrival to determine whether the area is suitable for the practical exercise. In most cases, there are no issues.
If outdoor space is limited, the trainer can still deliver extinguisher discharge training. If there is no suitable outdoor space available at all, we will provide a classroom-based demonstration and “show and tell” session instead.
This will not affect the validity of the training or the certificates issued. Delegates will still meet the requirements for practical fire extinguisher familiarisation and receive the same accredited certification.
What if we haven’t the space to undertake the practical ‘hands on’ with the training rigs?
Whilst we always recommend using the live rigs, the alternative would be to allow staff to experience extinguisher discharge only with no rigs, this will allow the delegate to understand what to expect should they need to use one.
When will I receive my certificates?
We issue all certificates and documentation in digital format. This approach helps reduce our carbon footprint and supports our commitment to operating as a paperless organisation, which is a key part of our environmental responsibility.
Oour courses are accredited by The IFSM, electronic certificates will be issued once payment has been received. Individual electronic certificates for all delegates, along with a group certificate listing all attendees for your central records, will be sent to the person who booked the training. As we do not usually have access to delegates’ email addresses, it is the responsibility of the booking contact to distribute the electronic certificates to attendees.
Electronic certificates can be supplied in two formats. A multi-page PDF containing all delegates’ electronic certificates is ideal for printing and maintaining training records. Alternatively, individual certificate links can be provided for distribution to delegates, allowing them to access and download their own electronic certificates.
Invoices are normally issued following completion of the training and are sent in PDF format. Our standard payment terms are 14 days; however, we are happy to discuss alternative payment arrangements where required.
Can I have my certificates on the day?
Yes. As long as the course has been paid for in advance, we can issue certificates on the day of the training.
We will register delegates electronically using our tablet as they arrive and collect their names exactly as they should appear on the certificates. Once the course has been completed, the certificates will be generated immediately and issued before we leave site.
Each delegate will receive an individual certificate, and we will also provide a group certificate for your central records.
When do we need refresher training?
We would recommend that you carry out refresher training every three years as a minimum if you have minimal staff turnover. During this time you will be undertaking fire drills and having periodic meetings/briefings with your fire Wardens. We recommend more frequent training where there is a high turnover of staff for obvious reasons to keep your resilience
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