Fire Marshal Awareness

As certified fire marshals, candidates will have gained the essential fire safety awareness and knowledge to make the workplace safer and to take appropriate actions in the event of a fire.

Who Should Attend

This course is suitable for people aged 16+ who are responsible for fire safety or who are designated fire marshals in their workplace. The course will help candidates to understand their duties as a fire marshal, how a fire may start and spread; how to assess and manage these risks in the workplace; and how to use firefighting equipment.

How Long is a Fire Marshal course?

• Fire marshal training courses last for half a day.

What Topics are Covered in a Fire Marshal course?

• Candidates will receive training and advice covering the full role and responsibilities of a designated fire warden. 
• The course is accredited by the Institute of Fire Engineers (IFE). 

The fire marshal training course content covers:

• Combustion principles

• How fire and smoke spread

• Fire legislation, including the role of a fire marshal

• Fire risk assessment

• Types of fire

• Fire detection

• Fire prevention

• Fire procedures

• Emergency plan

• Evacuation

• Fire action

• Use of fire equipment, including a fire blanket and a fire extinguisher*

How is the Fire Marshal Training Course Taught?

• Candidates must be physically able to carry out the practical elements of the fire marshal course and attend all sessions to qualify for assessment.

Assessment

Each candidate is assessed throughout fire warden training using a range of practical demonstrations, question and answer sessions, quizzes, and engaging activities, such as roleplay, designed to coach and support them.

Certification

On successful completion of the course, the candidate will receive a fire marshal certificate which is valid for three years. This fire safety training is accredited by the Institute of Fire Engineers (IFE).