Fire Warden Training Course
What Is a Fire Warden Training Course?
A fire warden training course equips individuals with the knowledge and practical skills to fulfil the role of fire warden in any workplace setting. Whether you work in a low risk office environment or a high risk construction site, every workplace is legally required to have competent persons in place to manage fire safety. Our fire warden training course is delivered in person at our Salford training centre and takes half a day to complete, making it a straightforward and accessible step toward meeting your fire safety obligations.
0.5 Days
£117 ex VAT
In Person
Salford
Course Information
This training covers all aspects of being the dedicated Fire Warden within the workplace. It addresses responsibilities in both low-risk settings, such as office environments, and high-risk settings, such as construction sites. It includes fire extinguisher training and simulations conducted in a blind-folded or smoke-filled environment to ensure preparedness and effective response in fire emergencies.
What Does a Fire Warden Do?
A fire warden is responsible for supporting fire safety in the workplace before, during, and after a fire emergency. Fire warden duties include conducting fire risk assessments, identifying potential fire hazards, implementing fire safety measures, and leading safe evacuation procedures in the event of a fire. A fully trained fire warden acts as the link between employees and the responsible person accountable for fire safety arrangements under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order.
Fire wardens also carry out proactive duties such as checking fire signage, proactive duties around fire equipment inspections, testing emergency lighting, and ensuring fire extinguishers and fire blankets are correctly located and accessible.
What the Fire Warden Training Course Covers
Our fire warden training course covers all aspects of the fire warden role, including current fire safety legislation, human behaviour in a fire emergency, and how to identify fire hazards specific to your workplace. Delegates learn how fires start, develop, and spread, and how correct control measures and fire prevention practices reduce risk.
The course includes practical training with fire extinguishers, covering the different types of fire extinguisher available and their correct applications. Delegates also take part in smoke evacuation drills, learning how to safely navigate a smoke-filled environment and guide others to safety. This hands-on approach ensures that fire wardens can respond confidently when it matters most.
Course content covers emergency procedures, evacuation procedures, fire risk assessment principles, fire safety equipment, and communication with emergency services during an incident.
There are no formal entry requirements for this fire warden training course. The course is suitable for anyone in any workplace setting who has been nominated or is considering taking on fire warden duties. Both new and experienced fire wardens benefit from attending, particularly as fire safety legislation and workplace safety standards are updated regularly.
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Understand up to date legislation related to fire safety.
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Learn how to safely find your way out of a smoked filled environment.
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Learn how to grasp the fundamental concepts of fire, including its basic elements and how it spreads.
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Learn about fire behaviour and understand how fires start, develop, and spread.
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Learn about various methods used to extinguish fires, including passive and active suppression techniques.
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Understand the different types of fire extinguishers available and their suitable applications.
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Understand fire detection systems and suppression equipment installed in the workplace.
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Understand the duties of a Fire Warden in the workplace.
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Learn how to develop and implement evacuation protocols tailored to the specific needs of the workplace.
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After successfully finishing the course, participants will receive a Coast Training certificate, which remains valid for a duration of two years. To maintain their certification, delegates are required to undergo the training again.
Registration and Welcome: The day typically begins with registration, where participants confirm their attendance and receive any necessary training materials or equipment.
Safety Briefing: A safety briefing is conducted to highlight the importance of adhering to safety protocols throughout the training session and in our centre.
Catering: Lunch is not provided for our 0.5 day courses.How many fire wardens a workplace needs will vary depending on the size, layout, and risk level of the premises. As a general guide, low risk workplaces typically require one fire warden per 50 people, while higher risk environments may require more. The responsible person for fire safety in your organisation should carry out a fire risk assessment to determine the correct number of trained fire warden or fire marshal roles required.
Fire Marshal and Fire Warden - What Is the Difference?
Fire marshal and fire warden are terms that are often used interchangeably. In practice, a fire marshal typically refers to someone with broader site-wide responsibilities, while a fire warden may manage a specific zone or floor. Our fire warden training course and fire marshal training cover the same core competencies and lead to the same fire warden training certificate. Whether your employer uses the term fire marshal or fire warden, this training course meets the requirement.
Certification
Upon successful completion of the fire warden training course, delegates receive a fire warden training certificate valid for two years. To remain compliant with health and safety obligations, delegates are required to complete the training course again before their certificate expires. The certificate confirms the delegate is a trained fire warden competent to fulfil fire marshal duties within their workplace.