Fire Warden/Marshal

Course Details: Designed by Irish Fire Safety Engineers, this course meets the training needs of staff responsible for Fire Safety within the organisation.

Aim: To provide training to staff who intend to fulfil the role of Fire Warden within the workplace as described by The HSA.

Training Objectives: On completion of the programme participants will be able to:

• Assist the set up, monitor and audit a fire safety programme
• Describe their legal obligations under current legislation
• Describe their fire responsibilities
• Describe the science of fire
• Describe how fire starts and spreads
• Identify fire hazards and understand how these are controlled
• Keep all required records

Course Syllabus:

• Theory
• Fire safety legislation
• Management responsibilities
• Fire safety programme
• Fire and evacuation plans
• Hazards – identification & control
• Fire protection installations
• First Aid Fire Fighting
• Audit and maintenance procedures

Duration: 1 Day

Certification:
All participants will receive a certificate of attendance. Refresher course is recommended every 12 months.

Included for each participant is a fire warden hand book.