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Q: Do you legally need a Fire Marshall?

Having a trained fire marshal or warden on site helps you meet your legal obligations as set out in the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and this can be achieved through a Fire Marshal certificate. In the event of a fire, you are expected to have dedicated members of staff with valid Fire Marshal certifications. These individuals must understand the responsibilities of a fire marshal and possess the competent skills to assist in the case of an emergency. That appointed fire marshal will help the responsible person comply with the law.

Q: What is the role of a Fire Marshal?

The role and responsibilities of a fire marshal or warden include: ○ Assess fire risks ○ Identify fire hazards and report them to the relevant person ○ Conduct consistent assessments of the buildings ○ Ensure everyone evacuates the building in an event of a fire ○ Administer first aid ○ Fight fire if necessary Our online Fire Warden training course will teach your staff these fire marshal duties, along with the relevant fire safety legislation and the different types of fire extinguishers.

Q: How long does this Fire Marshal Train the Trainer course last?

This Fire Marshal Train the Trainer course is a 1 day (6 hour) training session.

Q: Who should enrol in this Fire Marshal Train the Trainer course?

This course is designed for people that want to deliver in-house Fire Marshal training to their staff. This could include people in roles such as team leaders, health and safety managers, office managers, fire safety managers and learning and development managers.