Fire Warden / Marshal
Industry Approved Training Course

The Fire Warden Training Course has been designed to meet the requirements of the 1981 Fire Services Act and Regulation 9 of the Safety, Health, and Welfare at Work Act 2005.

Course Content:

• Chemistry of fire

• Identification of fire hazards in the workplace

• Assisting in the management of evacuation procedures and drills

• How to raise the alarm

• Selection and use of the correct fire extinguisher

• Use of a fire blanket in the event of a fire emergency situation only if it is safe to do so on an undeveloped fire

• Mechanics of fire, smoke, and dangerous gases

•  Fire extinguishers, hose reel equipment, and fire suppressants

•  Incidents involving flammable liquids and gases

• Storage of flammable liquids and gases

• Common fire safety features

• Elements of compartmentation

• Means of escape

• Duties of the Fire Warden in emergency, pre-emergency, and post-emergency situations

• Hazard spotting and elimination of bad practices

• Legislation

• Methods of evacuation

Sheila O’Driscoll Safety Training trainers are fully qualified, having achieved Level 6 in the National Framework of Qualifications to teach fire safety, and are qualified safety practitioners holding formal qualifications.

Who Should Attend:

Employees designated in their employer’s Safety Statement emergency plans to act as a Fire Warden/Marshals.

Assessment:

Assessment is by theory test. The course has combined theory and practical demonstration in the safe selection and use of fire extinguishers.

Refresher Training & Certification Validity Period:

Refresher training is recommended at intervals not greater than 3 years.

Additional Information:

DVD and laptop projector presentations are used. Fire Warden/Marshal Notes are provided for each participant.

Certification:

Sheila O’Driscoll Safety Training Fire Warden (Marshal) Training Course Certificate is awarded upon course completion.

Course Duration:

5 Hours