Fire Marshal Training (Fire Warden Training)
The Fire Marshal Training (also known as Fire Warden Training) equips you with the in-depth knowledge you need to take on the crucial role of a fire marshal/fire warden.
Through comprehensive training modules, you will gain a thorough understanding of how fires start, common fire hazards, fire prevention, firefighting equipment, and evacuation procedures. You will also understand your legal obligations and responsibilities as a fire marshal.
Online fire marshal training covers everything in our Fire Safety Training course as well as the knowledge fire marshals specifically need, so those who wish to become fire marshals only need to take this course.
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Fire Marshal eLearning Course
Created by fire safety professionals, our Fire Marshal Training (Fire Warden Training) equips you with the in-depth knowledge you need to take on the crucial role of a fire marshal.
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What are the benefits of Fire Marshal (Fire Warden) training?
- Supports organisations to meet their training responsibilities under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (RRFSO).
- Created by experienced, dedicated fire safety consultants who are highly regarded in their field and have a background in firefighting.
- Essential, comprehensive fire safety training for those who wish to become fire marshals.
- IOSH Approved, CPD Certified and SCORM Compliant training.
- Online course can be completed at the employee’s own pace.
- Interactive training to keep participants engaged throughout.
- Multiple choice quizzes so participants can check their understanding as they go.
- Summaries at the end of each section to enhance understanding.
- Affordable but effective alternative to in-person training.
- No previous experience is required.
Praxis42 is a Fire Protection Association member and an affiliate member of The Institute of Fire Safety Managers .
Who should take this course?
Our fire marshal course is for anyone who is nominated as a fire marshal or fire warden. You do not need any previous or specialist knowledge to undertake fire marshal training. Anyone can undergo fire warden training at all levels within an organisation, including directors, supervisors and managers, team leaders, administrators, and clerical employees.
Course duration
Fire marshal online training takes approximately 25-30 minutes to complete at your own pace.
Course accreditations
Our accreditations mean you can be confident that we deliver high-quality, effective eLearning that forms part of a professional development programme.
We pride ourselves on our extensive certification and accreditation. We’re ISO 9001 quality management certified, CPD Certified and an IOSH Approved training provider.
We’re a Fire Protection Association Member and an Affiliate Member of the Institute of Fire Safety Managers (IFSM).
This course is SCORM compliant which means it can be integrated as part of your existing LMS or used as part of our SHINE learning management system.
Fire Safety FAQs
What is the difference between a fire marshal and a fire warden in the UK?
There is no difference between a fire marshal and a fire warden. They are two names for the same role.
Can fire warden training be online?
Yes. Praxis42 Fire Marshal (Fire Warden) Training has been designed by respected fire safety consultants with a background in firefighting. The course is IOSH and CPD Approved and provides you with the comprehensive knowledge you need to carry out your role with confidence.
How often do fire marshals need training?
Training should be refreshed at least every three years, so knowledge is fresh in a fire marshal’s mind, and they are able to carry out their duties competently.
If there are changes to staff, procedures, or the premises then every employee should receive fire safety refresher training, including the fire marshal.
Is it a legal requirement to have fire warden training?
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, employers must provide an employee with ‘adequate fire safety training…in order to safeguard himself and other relevant persons on the premises.’
All employees must be provided with basic fire safety training, but fire marshals have additional responsibilities and so they require additional training to be able to effectively safeguard others.
In addition, the Order states that employers must appoint one or more ‘competent persons’ to assist in undertaking preventative and protective measures. A ‘competent person’ is defined under the Order as someone who ‘has sufficient training…to enable him to properly implement the measures’.
Why is fire marshal training important?
Fire marshal training is essential for ensuring workplace safety and compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
By equipping fire marshals with the skills to prevent and respond to fire emergencies, training significantly reduces the risk of injury, property damage, and fatalities.
Fire marshals play a crucial role in implementing fire safety procedures, conducting regular inspections, raising awareness among colleagues, and effectively evacuating occupants in an emergency.
Can anyone be a fire marshal?
Anyone can be trained as a fire marshal. However, employers should consider the responsibilities and skills involved when choosing someone for the role.
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Course aims
By the end of the online fire warden training course, participants will:
- Understand how fires start.
- Be able to identify common causes of fires.
- Know the importance of good housekeeping in the workplace.
- Know what to do on discovering a fire.
- Understand the importance of fire doors and separation between rooms and means of escape.
- Recognise the differences between types of firefighting equipment and the fires they can be used on.
- Understand the role of a fire marshal and the actions they can take to prevent fires.
- Understand the roles and responsibilities of a building emergency co-ordinator or officer.
- Be able to assist in implementing a fire emergency management plan and evacuation procedures.
- Recognise what can hinder evacuations and what should occur in evacuations.
- Be able to carry out a safe sweep search in the event of an evacuation.
- Be able to assist the building emergency co-ordinator or officer in executing their responsibilities and, if necessary, deputise for them.
Assessment
At the end of fire warden training there are 10 multiple choice questions to answer, and the pass mark is 80%.
Certificate
If you complete the course on SHINE, you will receive a certificate which is downloadable as a PDF file.
Course Overview
1. Causes of fire
The most common causes of fire and the human and financial costs.
2. Roles and responsibilities
Overview of the roles and responsibilities of a fire marshal/fire warden, building emergency officer/co-ordinator, and responsible person or duty holder (Scotland).
3. Understanding and preventing fire
Combustion and the fire triangle. How fires start and spread. How to identify fire hazards and what actions to take to prevent fires.
4. Housekeeping hazards and risks
How to ensure a workplace is safer by paying attention to housekeeping. Poor housekeeping can cause fires to start and spread and can hinder evacuation.
How to safely dispose of combustible waste and store materials.
5. Fire action
The steps to take on discovering a fire. How to operate different types of fire alarms. What to do when you hear the fire alarm.
Identifying when it is safe to tackle a fire with firefighting equipment.
6. Evacuation
How to effectively evacuate a workplace.
Common causes of evacuation delays and how to prevent delays.
7. Testing evacuation procedures
How often fire drills should be conducted and how often fire alarms should be tested.
How to conduct a fire drill and what information to record afterwards.
8. Location of escape routes
Examples of the correct and incorrect use of escape routes.
Considering alternative escape routes and how to communicate safe evacuation routes to people unfamiliar with the layout of a building (visitors).
9. Fire safety door mechanisms
Different types of safety door mechanisms and the importance of familiarising yourself with the types of door mechanisms in your building.
10. Internal fire doors
How internal fire doors prevent fire from spreading.
What to consider to ensure fire doors function correctly, including the importance of keeping doors unlocked, unobstructed and well maintained.
11. Lifts
Reasons for not using lifts during an evacuation.
12. Shutting down and isolating procedures
What to do if your organisation has shut down and isolating procedures and who should be trained to understand these processes.
13. Firefighting equipment
Classification of fires, types of fire extinguishers and how to operate a fire extinguisher using the PASS method.
14. Fire marshal responsibilities
In-depth examination of the roles and responsibilities of a fire marshal/fire warden, including fire prevention and actions during an evacuation.
15. Building emergency officer
The day-to-day responsibilities of a building emergency officer and their role during an evacuation.
How a fire marshal and building emergency officer work together to enhance fire safety.
Course screenshots
Fully interactive. Clear and simple. Created by experts.
How is it delivered?
The fire marshal course is delivered online or through a computer network to each trainee at their desktop, laptop or mobile device.
We can also provide the course to be integrated into a SCORM compliant LMS.
Training can be completed at the employee’s own pace by “bookmarking” and recording progress and returning to the training later.
SHINE – compliance record keeping
The Praxis42 Digital Platform SHINE is our advanced eLearning management system and helps organisations deliver effective online learning for their employees.
A cost-effective tool for compliance record-keeping, SHINE allows you to view and manage employee training records easily. Individual training certificates can be printed as proof of compliance for audits or visits from enforcing agencies.
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