Fire Training

Name: Universal Safety Practitioners
Address: Yeoman gate, B3a, Yeoman Way, Worthing, East Sussex, BN13 3QZ, GB
Telephone: 01903 942996

Here at USP, we provide a plethora of fire-related training courses, including:

Fire Marshal/Warden Training
Fire Awareness Training
Emergency Plan Training
Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan Training

Use the links below to jump to specific areas of the page:

Fire Marshal Training | Fire Marshal Training FAQs | Fire Awareness Training | Fire Awareness FAQs

Training – Fire Marshal

Our Fire Marshal course is suitable for employees who have been given the role of ‘Fire Marshal’ for the organisation.

Duration: 4 hours

Contents:

Introduction to the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
Causes of fire
Types of fire and their behaviour
Fire evacuation procedures
Fire Marshal roles and responsibilities
Fire hazards, risks and prevention
Fire safety equipment including extinguisher classification
Hazard spotting
Fire assembly
Managing people under pressure

Fire Marshal Training – FAQs

Do Fire Marshals need to be trained?

In order to be come a fire marshal for your workplace, you will need to undergo fire marshal training. Your employer is obliged to provide you with this training, and to cover the costs associated with the training.

Do I need a qualification to be a fire marshal?

In order to become a fire marshal for your workplace, you will need to undergo fire marshal training. Your employer is obliged to provide you with this training, and to cover the costs associated with the training.

How often should I receive fire marshal training?

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 does not confirm the frequency of fire marshal training. In our opinion, refresher training should take place every 1-2 years, to ensure that you are competent, should a fire situation occur on your premises.

What’s the difference between fire marshals and fire wardens?

There is no legislative difference between fire marshals and fire wardens.

Fire Marshal Responsibilities

Fire Marshal’s responsibilities can be split into 2 sections, daily tasks and evacuation tasks.

Daily tasks

The daily tasks that a Fire Marshal should conduct will vary, depending on the organisation. In the main, the following daily tasks should be completed:

Ensure that all evacuation routes remain unobstructed
Conduct routine walkarounds in order to remove any materials that pose a fire risk
Making sure fire safety signs are properly placed
Arranging and conducting fire evacuation drills
Ensure that all fire-fighting equipment is stored properly and that it is regularly serviced
Maintaining records of any fire safety activities carried out
Ensure that electrical connections and emergency lighting is tested (if not done by the Facilities Manager)

Of course there will be other tasks completed which are not on this list, but this will give you an understanding of the types of tasks required of Fire Marshals.

Fire Emergency Tasks

Raising the fire alarm (if not already done by someone who spotted the fire).
Ensuring that all doors and fire doors are closed
Ensuring that anyone who is subject to a Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP) are evacuated from the building.
Conducting the roll call for those at the fire assembly point
Liaising with the emergency services when they respond to the scene.
Using fire-extinguishers (if trained and safe to do)
Ensuring that your areas of responsibility (if multiple Fire Marshals) are clear during the evacuation process.

Training – Fire Awareness

Our Fire Awareness course is suitable for all employees, to ensure that all are aware of the risks that a fire poses, as well as what to do in the event that a fire is spotted.

Duration: 3 hours

Course Contents:

Introduction to the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
Causes of fire
Types of fire and their behaviour
Fire evacuation procedures
Fire hazards, risks and prevention
Fire safety equipment including extinguisher classification
Hazard spotting
Fire assembly

Fire Awareness – FAQs

What is fire safety awareness?: Fire Safety Awareness is the educational process of providing all members of staff within the workplace of the causes of fire, what to do in the event of a fire, and what they can do to prevent a fire from occurring in the first place.
Why is it important to be aware of fire?: Fires within the work premises are one of the most destructive accidents that can occur. Not only is there the potential for loss of life and other associated severe injuries, but fires can also destroy the work premises, including the structure and everything that is contained within it. Fires in work premises have been known to push organisations to the brink. Therefore, it is important to learn about the risk of fire to the organisation, along with understanding what to do in the event of a fire, and what controls can be implemented by the organisation to prevent a fire from occurring in the first instance.
Do all my staff need fire awareness training?: Simple answer – yes! Under the Fire Safety Order 2005, it is a legislative requirement that every member of your workforce attends and receives fire safety training.

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