Course Overview
The Working as a Fire Warden Training / Marshal course is a practical three-hour training programme designed to give learners the knowledge, understanding and confidence to carry out the role of a fire warden or fire marshal effectively within their workplace.
Fire wardens and marshals can play an important part in an organisation’s fire safety arrangements. They help support day-to-day fire prevention, identify potential fire safety concerns and assist with the safe evacuation of people if the fire alarm is activated.
Throughout the course, learners explore the principles of workplace fire safety, how fires start and spread, the fire precautions provided within buildings and the practical responsibilities they may be expected to undertake as a fire warden or marshal.
What You’ll Learn
- The role and responsibilities of a fire warden or marshal
- Basic principles of fire and combustion
- Common workplace causes of fire
- How fire and smoke can spread
- Fire protection, prevention measures and good housekeeping
- Recognising common fire hazards
- The purpose of workplace fire risk assessments
- Fire doors and their importance
- Different types of portable fire extinguisher
- Basic principles of extinguisher selection
- Actions to take on discovering a fire
- Actions to take when the fire alarm sounds
- Supporting an effective workplace evacuation
- Sweeping or checking designated areas where appropriate
- Assembly points and accounting for people
- Considerations for people who may require assistance during evacuation
- Reporting fire safety concerns
- Supporting fire drills and emergency arrangements
Fire warden training
Being appointed as a fire warden or marshal involves more than knowing where the nearest fire exit is.
Our Working as a Fire Warden / Marshal training helps learners understand how their role fits into the organisation’s wider fire safety arrangements and what they may be expected to do before, during and after a fire emergency.
Learners explore realistic workplace situations and consider how they would respond to issues such as obstructed escape routes, wedged-open fire doors, poor housekeeping, damaged fire safety equipment and employees who may need additional assistance during an evacuation.
The course encourages learners to look critically at their own workplace and recognise the practical actions they can take to help reduce fire risk and support a safe evacuation.
WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
Working as a Fire Warden / Marshal is suitable for employees who have been appointed, or are likely to be appointed, to undertake fire warden or fire marshal responsibilities within their organisation.
The course is suitable across a wide range of workplaces, including offices, retail premises, warehouses, workshops, educational environments, hospitality, construction facilities and other workplaces where designated employees support fire safety arrangements.
It can also be useful for supervisors, managers and others who have responsibilities for implementing or supporting workplace emergency arrangements.
No previous fire safety training is required.
Understanding the role of a Fire Warden / Marshal
The precise responsibilities of a fire warden or marshal can vary depending on the organisation, building, fire risk assessment and emergency procedures.
A fire warden may help identify and report fire hazards during normal working activities, monitor escape routes and fire doors, support fire drills and help communicate fire safety information to colleagues.
During an evacuation, their responsibilities may include directing people towards appropriate exits, checking designated areas where it is safe and appropriate to do so, supporting people who require assistance and reporting relevant information at the assembly point.
The Working as a Fire Warden Training course helps learners understand these responsibilities while recognising an important principle: their own safety should not be put at unnecessary risk while carrying out the role.
Further guidance on workplace fire safety responsibilities is available from GOV.UK.
Classroom or Virtual Training
The Fire Warden course can be delivered in person or as a live virtual classroom session through Microsoft Teams or Zoom.
Both delivery methods are trainer-led and interactive, giving learners opportunities to ask questions, discuss workplace examples and consider how fire safety principles apply within their own organisation.
Virtual delivery can be particularly useful for organisations with remote or hybrid employees, multiple locations or geographically dispersed teams.
Fire Extinguishers and Emergency Response
Fire wardens and marshals should understand the different types of portable fire extinguisher they may encounter and the basic principles governing their use.
The course introduces learners to common extinguisher types, the types of fire they are designed for and the importance of selecting appropriate equipment.
Learners also consider the limitations of portable firefighting equipment and the importance of prioritising raising the alarm, evacuation and personal safety rather than attempting to fight a developing fire.
Where practical extinguisher use forms part of the training arrangements, this can be incorporated into the course as an additional practical activity.
CERTIFICATION
Acumen Approved Certification
This course is delivered as an Acumen Approved Course.
The content is designed around recognised Fire Warden / Marshal duties
Following successful completion of the course, learners receive an Acumen Safety Solutions certificate of completion.
This course can have an additional fire extinguisher practical session included where applicable.
COURSE INFORMATION
Course Details
Duration: 3 Hours
Delivery: Classroom training
Location: At your workplace or an arranged training venue
Assessment: Knowledge checks and practical discussion throughout the course
Certification: Acumen Approved Course
Previous experience: None required
