Fire Marshal Training in London by London Fire Consultants.
What is fire marshal training?
You will, no doubt, be well aware of the potentially devastating effects of fires in the workplace in terms of lives lost, injuries, damage to property and the environment, and to business continuity. You may also be aware that it is believed that most fires are preventable. The importance of fire safety in the workplace is underpinned by health and safety legislation that places a duty on employers to establish policies and procedures and ensure their employees receive appropriate training. This Fire Marshall training course in London is designed for employees who want to develop their basic fire safety awareness in order to assist their employer by undertaking more specific fire safety roles in the workplace to manage fire risk.
This fire marshal course is designed for anyone wishing to obtain the skills, knowledge and confidence to monitor and control fire safety in any workplace environment. Fire marshal (warden) training covers the following topics:
The hazards and risks associated with fire in the workplace
How fire risk is controlled in the workplace/General Housekeeping
The role of the nominated fire warden
The principles and practice of fire safety management at work
Fire safety legislation/Fire prevention
Fire detection/Fire classification
Escape, drills and evacuation policy
Importance of an assembly point and roll call
Fire marshal roles and responsibilities
Record keeping
Types of fire extinguishers and their uses and limitations
How long does fire marshal training course take?
Fire safety training normally takes 3 hours.
How long is fire marshal training valid for?
Our Fire Consultants always recommend that Fire Safety training is undertaken annually.
London Fire Consultants Fire Marshal Course - We run fire marshal courses across London. We have a team of Fire Safety Experts who deliver interesting, enjoyable, lifesaving skills to all sectors. Our fire marshal training in London equips you with the knowledge and skills to protect yourself and others in the event of a fire. This course involves identifying fires, carrying out fire procedures, evacuating staff and tackling small fires.
All our half day Fire marshal training courses in London are delivered by our professional Fire Consultant Trainers. The training can either be carried out at your own venue or ours, it is up to you. Attendees of the fire marshal training will receive advice and training from Fire Consultants covering the full roles and responsibilities of a designated Fire Marshal in the workplace. In your fire marshal training, you will learn the basic fire safety procedures in the workplace and how to ensure your organisation is compliant with the law. Fire safety training is compulsory when new employees are moved into a building or changes have been made to the emergency plan. If you have changed working practices and processes or people’s responsibilities within the business, our fire marshal training in London is very much advised. Another situation where fire marshal training is needed is if a disabled person has been employed (for the first time) or a new member of staff has undertaken the role of a duty manager or fire marshal. Our fire marshal training in London is very much worthwhile and allows you to be prepared and confident in the event of a fire.
Is fire safety training a legal requirement?
Yes, fire safety training is a legal requirement. Both the employees and employers have legal duties to perform in an emergency as well as to prevent fires. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 covers fire safety in England and Wales. In the majority of premises, local fire and rescue authorities are responsible for enforcing this fire safety legislation. HSE has enforcement responsibility on construction sites, for nuclear premises, and on ships under construction or undergoing repair.
The responsible person is someone who is responsible for the premises used for business, charity or voluntary purposes, an employer, landlord or the owner of houses that have multiple occupancy, including blocks of flats. The responsible person must carry out a Fire Safety Risk Assessment (FRA) and implement appropriate fire safety measures for prevention and protection of building users in the event of a fire. It is also their responsibility to make sure all equipment is well-maintained and checked regularly. The responsible person may delegate jobs, but ultimately the responsibility will always lie with the one deemed the “responsible person” for the premises. Organisations should also have a “competent person” (or ideally, more than one) who has undergone all of the training required to be able to safely handle fire fighting equipment such as fire extinguishers and assist the responsible person in carrying out the requirements of the FRA and planning procedures. The employees of a business also have legal duties to perform in the event of a fire, in accordance to the FSO and Health and Safety at Work Act (1974). Employees must act appropriately and not put themselves or colleagues and visitors at risk, be co-operative with the fire procedures in place and report any suspected dangers, such as exposed wires.
