Fire Marshall Awareness

Discover the importance of fire marshalling in relation to a company's emergency response plan should a fire break out in a person's place of work. Understand the role of a fire marshal or warden should a fire be discovered in a workplace environment, and learn what the responsibilities are of those assisting them in this task.

This course includes:

• Those whose jobs require them to assist in the task of fire marshalling and/or who functions as part of an organisation's emergency response to fire in the workplace.
• Anyone who wishes to increase their awareness of fire safety in the workplace and improve their knowledge of fire safety regulations.

By the end of this entry-level Fire Marshall Awareness course students will:

• Recognise the importance of fire safety in the workplace.
• Have increased awareness of the fundamentals of fire safety legislation.
• Understand the nature of fire including the combustion process and how this can cause fire to spread.
• Be able to identify suitable fire prevention and protection measures.
• Know how to effect a safe evacuation in the event of a fire taking place.
• Appreciate why it is so essential that every company/business/organisation has appropriate fire safety procedures in place.
• Recognise the importance of ensuring that all staff members understand their individual responsibilities in the event of a fire being discovered.
• Teaches students the importance of understanding, as well as adhering to, fire safety regulations.
• How a practical approach to fire safety in the workplace can help to protect all those working within any given company/business/organisation and across a broad range of industries and sectors.
• The vital role that fire marshals and/or wardens play in protecting staff members from the risks associated with fire in the workplace.
• Allows students to identify and reduce risks, and help to promote a safer working environment for all members of staff within an organisation.
• Learn about the importance of fire safety awareness and how this awareness can be practically applied in a workplace context.