Fire Warden / Marshal Training Course 

Fire Warden Training Course has been designed to meet the requirements of both 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 

• Assist in the management of evacuation procedures and drills 

• How to raise the alarm 

• Selection and use of the correct fire extinguisher 

• 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  

Irish Health & Safety Solutions trainers are fully qualified trainers 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:  

Irish Health & Safety Solutions Fire Warden (Marshal) Training Course Certificate is awarded upon course completion.  

Course Duration: 

 5 Hours