Everything You Need to Know About Fire Warden Training!
What Makes the Best Fire Warden Training?
Here are some commonly asked questions by businesses regarding fire warden training, along with our comprehensive answers.
Who Can Deliver Fire Warden Training?
Anyone with sufficient knowledge, training, and expertise can deliver fire warden training. If you have an individual within your organization capable of providing in-house training, that is an option. Otherwise, you will need to seek a qualified fire trainer.
Does Our Fire Warden Training Need to Be Accredited?
No. There is no legal requirement for fire warden courses or training to be accredited.
Should I Choose the Fire Service for My Fire Warden Training?
Some companies prefer training conducted by the fire service, but it can be more expensive. For example, some charge £1695 + VAT for a full-day fire marshal course using retired fire officers. Click here for our competitive pricing.
Ensure that instructors have adequate workplace fire safety knowledge or engage in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) if you opt for fire service trainers.
How Often Should You Conduct Fire Warden Training?
Training should generally be conducted annually, although some workplaces may require less frequent training. Your fire emergency plan or fire risk assessment will provide guidance on the frequency of training based on the specific risks, hazards, and activities at your workplace.
What Should Fire Warden Training Cover?
Government guidelines specify the necessary information for fire wardens, which can vary by workplace. Key topics should include:
- Knowledge of the fire safety strategy and evacuation plans for the building
- Human behavior in a fire/building
- How and when to direct and encourage persons to use a safe exit from the building
- How to search areas safely and recognize when it is not safe to enter rooms or areas
- Disability procedures and Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs)
- How to use fire extinguishers and other firefighting equipment
- Reporting and fault-finding procedures
What Fire Training Companies Can You Recommend?
We highly recommend our own services! With years of fire safety experience, we are qualified fire risk assessors under the Institute of Fire Safety Managers (IFSM) and have successfully provided fire warden training and fire risk assessments for a diverse range of clients, including doctors' surgeries, jewellers, bakeries, and large facility management companies.
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