Fire Warden Training

This course is designed provide nominated fire wardens with the skills and knowledge to effectively and safely perform their role by allowing them to contribute to the reduction in fires and to reduce the impact of fires if they occur.

Under Section 11 of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, every employer must prepare an emergency plan and appoint staff to put it into action. Those appointed staff are your fire wardens, and they must be trained for the role.

Our course prepares these nominated fire wardens in day to day prevention, emergency action and the common types of equipment used in the role.

On successful completion of this Fire Warden training course, delegates will be able to:

• Explain the key fire safety legislation and identify the legal responsibilities and workplace fire safety requirements that must be met.
• Describe the principles of combustion and the conditions necessary for a fire to start and spread.
• Demonstrate the appropriate actions to take in the event of a fire, including evacuation procedures and emergency response protocols.
• Explain the roles and responsibilities of a Fire Warden before, during, and after a fire emergency.
• Identify the different classes of fire and select the appropriate fire extinguisher for a range of fire scenarios, understanding when it is safe to use portable firefighting equipment.
• Recognise common fire hazards and implement practical measures to reduce fire risks and maintain a safe working environment.

• Legislation – Employers and Employee responsibility
• The Principles of Combustion
• Fire Procedures
• The Role of a Fire Warden
• Fire and Extinguisher Types
• Reducing the Risk