Fire Marshal Training

About our Fire Marshal training course

Our 3-hour Fire Marshal Training course is approved by the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) and teaches attendees the fire safety skills needed to be a qualified and competent workplace fire marshal. You will learn about the implications of a fire in your workplace and basic fire safety awareness. After completing this fire marshal course, you will also learn evacuation procedures, how to run fire drills, and how to raise the alarm.

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fire marshal training who is it for

Who should attend Fire Marshal Training?

Our Fire Marshal course is specifically tailored to meet the needs of your designated fire warden. It also provides vital information for staff members nominated to oversee fire safety in the workplace, and is ideal for anyone who needs to learn how to use a fire extinguisher.

fire marshal training how is it assessed

How is the fire marshal course assessed?

Delegates will be assessed by our highly experienced trainers through practical demonstrations, hands-on activities, and Q&A sessions. There will also be a final multiple-choice test.

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Certification

After successfully completing your Fire Marshal Training course, you will be awarded with a qualification which is valid for 3 years and is approved by the IFE. This will enable you to become the designated fire warden for your workplace.

When it comes to sourcing fire marshal training, St John Ambulance Cymru is a trusted and leading training provider in Wales. Our qualified trainers ensure our courses are hands-on, practical, and engaging. In addition, income generated from our courses helps fund the vital community work we deliver across Wales.

Fire safety training is essential in all workplaces, including offices, construction sites, and environments with electrical equipment. Fires can cause serious damage, so understanding how to prevent and manage them quickly is vital to protecting employees, property, and business operations.

A fire marshal and a fire warden are essentially the same role, and the terms are often used interchangeably. Both are responsible for fire safety, including ensuring procedures are followed, drills are carried out, and people know what to do in an emergency. In larger workplaces, responsibilities may be split, but the core training and skills remain the same regardless of title.

It is a legal requirement in the UK for companies to ensure that staff have been given sufficient fire safety training. This requirement is part of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Employers are also legally required to appoint competent fire marshals to oversee fire safety measures and ensure compliance with fire safety regulations. How many fire marshals depends on the nature and environment of your business. You will need to do a fire risk assessment to determine the level of risk in the workplace.

After successfully completing this course, you will receive a certificate that will be valid for 3 years. After this time the qualification will expire, and in order to remain certified you will need to take this course again. If you feel your skills need refreshing within this time frame, you can take the course again, even before your qualification expires.

As part of this fire warden training, attendees will have the opportunity to use a dummy fire extinguisher so that they can practice how to use it safely and effectively.

The Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) is a global professional membership body dedicated to enhancing the knowledge, recognition, and understanding of fire. It formally recognises fire training courses that meet its high standards. We are proud to be accredited by the IFE.

We offer this Fire Marshal Training course at our training centres across Wales. For groups of six or more, one of our trainers can come to you to teach the course.

What this Fire Marshal course covers

Cost of fire and arson, Fire Safety Law - The Regulatory Reform - Fire Safety Order 2005

Fire risk assessment – the five steps

The fire triangle

Sources of ignition

Spread of fire – convection, conduction, and radiation

Firefighting equipment

Practical use of fire extinguishers and fire prevention equipment

Fire detection and warning

Means of escape

Evacuation procedures – (PEEP)

Duties of the fire marshal – daily and in the event of fire

Fire drill and fire evacuation procedures

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