FIRE WARDEN TRAINING
Certified Fire Warden Training
Our Fire Warden course (widely known as Fire Marshal Training) is designed to move beyond basic fire safety. It equips your team with the legal knowledge and the practical confidence to act as calm, decisive leaders in a high-pressure emergency.
By understanding the physics of fire, the importance of preventative measures, and the legal obligations of a designated Warden, your staff will be prepared to effectively manage an evacuation and ensure everyone is accounted for safely. This course is essential for Managers, Supervisors, and any staff member appointed to oversee workplace fire safety and fire prevention protocols. Whether your team is in a busy office, a warehouse, or a residential care setting, we tailor the practical elements to ensure the training is relevant to the specific fire risks in your environment.
FIRE WARDEN TRAINING CONTENT
Section 1: Fire Warden Training – Theory & Prevention
The Fire Science: Understanding the Fire Triangle, how fire spreads, and the hidden dangers of smoke.
Fire Detection: How alarm systems work and the critical importance of fire doors.
Carbon Monoxide: Awareness and prevention of “the silent killer.”
Prevention Strategies: Proactive fire safety in the workplace and essential fire safety at home.
Legislation: A clear guide to employer and employee responsibilities under Irish law.
Section 2: Fire Warden Roles & Emergency Response
The Fire Warden’s Role: Daily and weekly duties to maintain a “Fire-Safe” environment.
Emergency Response: How to manage a safe evacuation, call the Fire Service, and coordinate staff.
The Fire Register: Expert guidance on record-keeping, fire drills, and compliance inspections.
PEEPs: Developing Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans for individuals with specific needs.
Section 3: Practical Fire Warden Training & Drills
Hands-on Equipment: Indoor session on the use of Fire Extinguishers (color coding, Dos & Don’ts) and Fire Blankets.
Clothing on Fire: Life-saving techniques for “Stop, Drop, and Roll” scenarios.
Evacuation Aids: Demonstration of the fitting and use of Evacuation Sheets and Sledges.
The “Walk & Talk”: A site-specific tour of your fire panel and evacuation routes, including Progressive Horizontal Evacuation.
Course Duration
3 Hours (Full Theory & Practical)
Certification
Certified by Kirby Fire Safety
Capacity
Max 15 Participants