Fire marshal/warden health and safety training courses

Fire Marshal Training Course - 2021 Specification

Course Price

£590 + VAT (plus reasonable tutor expenses) for an in house course of up to 12 people. Currently all of our courses are being delivered via Zoom online, face to face with experienced expert tutor, due to the Covid-19 Pandemic.

However “in house” face to face courses can be arranged subject to Covid-19 controls being applied.

If you’re an individual anywhere in the world and requiring fire marshal training, I can also offer this course on a one-to-one basis via Zoom and include all course documentation electronically for £250.00 per person. All you require is enthusiasm and a good internet connection for a great individual learning experience.

Background

Fire is one of the most common hazards, the threat of fire exists in every workplace and the potential for loss of life in the event of a fire is significant.

Well designed fire safety procedures are essential to translate the requirements of fire risk assessments and into safe working practices. Of equal importance is the quality of training, experience knowledge and competence of the persons who are required to assist the evacuation.

This course is aimed at those persons appointed to assist the evacuation process; often called Fire Wardens or Marshalls. The Fire Marshall/Warden evacuation method is very effective and simple to operate. The Responsible Person, divides the workplace into discrete areas, i.e. floors of a building, then appoints an authorised, trained fire marshal to be responsible for assisting the evacuation process in that area. When the alarm sounds, the fire marshal, ensure everyone evacuates, deals with a reluctant or nervous escapees and then carries out a check to ensure the area is clear. They can then report to the allocated assembly point and report to the fire evacuation coordinator that their area is clear.

Other fire evacuation methods exist; such as the roll call system, where everybody evacuates to an assembly point when the alarm sounds, however such systems do not ensure a clearance check, nor can people be helped to evacuate.

The fire warden/marshal system is by far the most effective system for most organisations and this course will ensure that those persons will be able to operate the system efficiently and effectively and with confidence.

Course Aim

To potential and existing fire wardens/marshals to:

· Understand and appreciate workplace fire hazards

· Understand and appreciate how fire start and the control measures used to prevent them or halt the spread of fire through the workplace.

· Understand the various methods for extinguishing, including their use, operation and methodology.

· Understand the fire marshal evacuation method and the roles and responsibilities of the fire warden/marshal.

Who Should Attend

Existing fire marshals/wardens and those persons newly appointed to the role.

Objectives

On completion of the course, delegates will be able to understand

· The legal requirements in relation to the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.

· How fire start and can spread through the workplace.

· Details of the fire marshal/warden evacuation procedure.

· The fire marshal’s role in the evacuation procedure.

· The layout of the building and its significance in fire evacuation.

· Personal safety and recognising their own limitations.

· Search techniques and hazards to consider when searching.

· Communication techniques essential to the role.

Content of Course

The course comprises of 12 parts.

Part 1	The legal requirements in relation to fire safety.
Part 2	Fire safety policy and procedure and its significance to the emergency evacuation plan.
Part 3	Recording and reporting fires.
Part 4	How fire start, the combustion process, the fire triangle and the principles of conditions for ignition to occur, fire classification growth and spread.
Part 5	Causes and prevention of fires.
Part 6	Buildings construction and its effect on fire safety and emergency evacuation.
Part 7	Fire alarms systems and detection methods.
Part 8	Fire extinguishers, how they are used and their advantages and limitations.
Part 9	Human behaviour in a fire situation and how to deal with conflicting behaviour.
Part 10	The role of the fire warden/marshal
Part 11	How a fire warden/marshal system operates (with reference to existing company procedure).
Part 12	Discuss, review and end test

The course will introduce a simple fire marshal evacuation method to aid delegates learning of the subject matter

Course Duration

The course is delivered over 1 Day, normally 09.00 till 16.30, with break and lunch at convenient times.

Course Assessment

The course is assessed by a 20 multiple-choice questions covering the course content. A certificate is awarded on completion of the course.

Course Tutor

This course is delivered by Phil Douglas who has over 20 years experience in industry of designing, implementing fire evacuation systems.

Phil is an authorised and accredited tutor and teaches the NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management, and has trained 1000's of people to meet their responsibilities under fire safety law.

Additional Information

If you don't currently have fire evacuation/policy/procedure at your workplace, you can simply adopt our simple policy and associated templates provided in handout form (MS Word format) provided as part of the training. Saving time and money! The course documentation is worth more than the course itself, and a good reason to arrange a course and ensure you and your company, that your fire wardens/marshals are competent to carry out an emergency evacuation.

Associate Membership (AIOSH) of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH). The qualification also meets the academic requirements for Technician Membership (Tech IOSH) of IOSH.

Associate Membership (AIIRSM) of the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM)..

Technician Membership (TIFPO) of the Institute of Fire Prevention Officers (IFPO) and the qualification meets the academic requirements for Associate Membership (AMIFPO). Holders with the relevant skills and experience may also apply to join the IFPO Fire Risk Assessors Register

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