Fire Marshal

When it comes to sourcing fire marshal training, St John Ambulance Cymru is the leading training provider in Wales. In the UK, St John Ambulance is one of the voluntary aid societies (VAS) who are recognised by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) as standard setters for first aid training in accordance with the Health & Safety (First Aid) regulations 1981. We don't require external accreditation through an Awarding Organisation.

Fire safety training is critical for all types of workplaces. This includes offices, construction sites, and places with electrical equipment. A Fire marshal plays an important role in keeping workplaces safe, and they should be properly trained to do so. Fire can cause great destruction, which makes fire awareness vital. It is essential to know how to handle a fire in the most efficient way. This helps reduce the effect on your workplace, employees, business, and the people who depend on your goods and services.

A fire marshal and a fire warden are essentially the same. You will find that the names are used interchangeably, including on this page. To put it simply, they are the responsible person when it comes to fire safety. That means that a fire marshal training course is the same as a fire warden training course. This means both roles are responsible for ensuring fire safety regulations are up-to-date, fire drills are carried out routinely, and if there is a fire emergency, everyone knows what to do. However in a larger workplace, a decision may be made to separate responsibilities. For example, a Fire Marshal may manage the evacuation from outside, while a Fire Warden would manage from the inside. Our training course will equip you with the necessary skills needed no matter the title.

It makes sense to have a fire marshal so someone can take on the relevant roles and responsibilities such as ensuring a safe evacuation. There is a legal requirement that companies must ensure that staff have been given sufficient fire safety training. There must also be a designated fire safety marshal in the workplace. How many you need depends on the nature and environment of your business. How many employees are on-site will also be a factor. You will need to do a fire risk assessment to determine the level of risk in the workplace. This will help you decide what level of provision will be required.

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. However, if you feel your skills need refreshing within this time frame then it’s never a bad idea to take the course again. It's always a good idea to be well-prepared for a potential incident.

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. As they do not eject any water or foam, this means that the training does not need to be taken outdoors. In this instance, you will not need to worry about whether the fire warden training can go ahead or not if the weather is not good, as that will not be a mitigating factor.

The Institute of Fire Engineers is an international organisation that has the primary aim of supporting the increase of knowledge, professional recognition and understanding of fire safety. It is a platform where industry professionals can share best practices. IFE also provides formal recognition of fire training courses that meet its very high requirements. We are proud to be one of these organisations.

We offer fire marshal training across Wales. Use the ‘Book Course’ button below to find a course date convenient for you. If there are six or more people who want to take the course at your place of work, then our trainers can come to your business and provide bespoke workplace training. Contact us and we'd be happy to give you a quote for this.