Fire Warden Training

This course is designed specifically for staff with a designated responsibility for fire safety within the organisation. The course provides the competency and confidence required that will allow them to carry out their duties relating to fire safety and emergency procedures and to ensure fire safety compliance within the organisation. It could also be referred to as a ‘Fire Manager’ or ‘Competent Persons’ course.

Who should attend?

Staff who have been nominated as a Fire Warden training or have been designated specific responsibilities in the event of a fire or have duties associated with reducing fire risk in the workplace.

Fire Warden's day-to-day responsibilities often include testing and maintenance of fire safety provisions, development of the Emergency Action Plan and a dedicated role in the emergency evacuation.

Objectives

• Outline the role of the Fire Warden.

– Assisting with the emergency evacuation

– Managing fire safety and ensuring compliance

• Day-to-day Fire Safety Management to include:

– Testing, maintenance and inspection of equipment

– Conducting safety tours

– Identifying hazards and risks

– The importance of fire doors and how to inspect them

– Fire stopping

• Outline to everyone their responsibilities in relation to fire safety - creating a ‘fire safety culture’ within the organisation

• Examine the different evacuations plans within the building

- Emergency Evacuation/Action Plan - Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs) - Standard Emergency Evacuation Plan

• Evacuating the building safety

• Safe selection and use of Fire Extinguishers