Fire Warden

A warden is responsible for fulfilling a number of duties within their workplace, most of which involve the identification of fire risk to ensure the commercial or industrial premises is sufficiently protected from fire and prepared should the worst happen.

In addition to the identification fire risk through regular assessments, fire wardens must also be able to devise and implement an appropriate escape plan in the event of a fire or drill. Fire warden training is designed to help wardens in all companies fulfill these roles, whilst giving them the knowledge they require to remain calm and collected during a fire.

This calmness will not only allow wardens to make tactical decisions in high pressure situations but also instill confidence and clarity in fellow employees to make the evacuation procedure even more effective.

Course designed for

Fire warden training is designed for all employees who have accepted the responsibility of Fire Warden or Fire Marshal and whose role may include safely using fire extinguishers within the workplace.The course can be structured to include the practical use of extinguishers.

Practical fire extinguisher training would be deemed necessary if employees are expected to correctly select, operate and use extinguishers, fire blankets or hose reels.

Course pre-requisites

• Learners are required to be 16 years of age or above.
• Fire awareness must be completed prior to course commencement

Course content

• Fire Safety Legislation
• Common causes of fire
• Action to take on the discovery of a fire
• Action to take on hearing a fire alarm
• Machinery, services isolation
• Fire Risk Assessment
• Chemistry of fire, fire spread,  classes of fire and methods of extinction
• Housekeeping, inspection and importance of fire doors
• Daily and Weekly Fire Inspections
• Fire Manuals and Record Keeping
• Staff induction and Refresher Fire Awareness Training
• Means of escape, lifts and escalators
• ASET.  Available Safe Egress Time and the factors which can affect it.
• Refuges, PEEPS and Evacuating people with special needs
• Calling the Fire Service and liaising with Fire Controllers/Fire Service
• Assembly points, roll calls and duties of fire wardens.
• Hot Work Permits and COSHH requirements
• Fire extinguishers   Each delegate will be offered the opportunity to

1. Observe the operation of a Water Extinguisher on a simulated Class B fire
2. Observe the operation of a Foam Extinguisher on a simulated Class B fire
3. Operate and use a Water Extinguisher to extinguish a simulated Class A fire
4. Operate and use a Carbon Dioxide Extinguisher to extinguish a simulated electrical fire
5. Operate and use a Fire Blanket to extinguish a simulated chip pan fire.

Course Qualification

Learners will be issued a certificate of attendance

Refresher Training

Refresher training is required every 3 years as per industry guidelines

Course Assessment

• Written questionnaire