Fire Warden-Marshal Instructors Training Course         

Course Background:

This course is designed to give participants the skills and confidence to deliver fire warden training to meet the requirements of both the 1981 Fire Services Act and regulation 9 of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005

Course Content:

• Legislation including health and safety, fire safety and building control regulations
• Fire science (fire triangle, combustion, fire spread, extinguishing fires)
• Codes of practice in relation to fire extinguishers, fire alarms and emergency lighting
• Understanding passive and active fire prevention controls
• Different types of fire extinguishers including the selection of fire extinguishers available
• Use of fire extinguishers, and the type of fire’s they can be used on
• Roles of the Fire Warden (pre-fire duties, fire duties, post fire duties)
• Discussions on different evacuation models
• We will also carry out sweeping a building, and will have a smoke-filled room to make the sweep more realistic.
• We will also look at the process of fire risk assessments.
• Discussions on evacuation around different sectors including hotels, nursing homes, preschools and general production facilities

Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this course participants will have the skill and knowledge to instruct and train learners:

• In their duties as fire wardens
• To understand the chemistry of fire
• To identify basic fire hazards in the workplace
• To carry out emergency evacuation drills
• To assist in the management of emergency evacuations
• To understand the different evacuation models
• Select and use the appropriate fire fighting equipment to deal with an undeveloped fire

This Course is Designed For:

This course is ideal for trainers assigned with the responsibility for training within your organisation or those involved in training on a consultative basis. As this course is limited to 2 days there is no train the trainer element, therefore trainers must have some training experience when attending this course.

Training Methodology:

This course is classroom based; it is highly interactive with role-playing and practical exercises to reinforce understanding and learning.

What to Bring to the Course:

There are no requirements for this course although participants should wear comfortable clothing for practical activities.

Duration of the Course:

2 days

Participants:

A maximum of 10 per course

Certification:

Upon successful completion of this course participants will receive a Fire Warden - Marshal Instructor certificate.

Upcoming Course:

Fire Warden-Marshal Instructors Training Course public dates TBC.

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