Fire Warden Training

COURSE OVERVIEW:

Fire warden training is essential for anyone with responsibility for fire safety in the workplace. The FAA Level 2 Award in Fire Safety (RQF) provides the knowledge to carry out designated duties as a fire warden or marshal. The qualification also increases fire safety awareness for all employees, covering fire hazards, risk assessment, fire control measures and the duties of both employers and employees. The qualification is regulated by Ofqual and awarded by First Aid Awards (FAA), and can be delivered in the classroom or via distance learning. For full details, you can view the <a href=”https://www.firstaidawards.com/cfs/qualification-specifications/FAA-QS-FS.pdf” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>FAA Level 2 Award in Fire Safety qualification specification</a>.

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WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

• Explain how fires are caused in the workplace and describe the components of the fire triangle
• Identify the hazards during and after a fire, including the products of combustion
• Describe the characteristics of fire and smoke spread
• Understand the methods used to identify and control fire hazards
• Define means of escape and outline typical components of fire escape routes
• Describe methods of fire detection, raising the alarm and extinguishing fires
• Understand the safe use of portable firefighting equipment and fixed firefighting systems
• Know the duties of employers and employees with respect to fire safety
• Carry out a simple fire safety inspection and understand the stages of a fire risk assessment
• Understand the role of the fire warden on a day-to-day basis and during an emergency
• This fire warden training covers both day-to-day responsibilities and emergency procedures.

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KEY TOPICS COVERED:

1. How Fires Are Caused and the Fire Triangle
2. Hazards During and After a Fire
3. Fire and Smoke Spread
4. Identifying and Controlling Fire Hazards
5. Means of Escape
6. Fire Detection, Alarms and Extinguishing Methods
7. Portable and Fixed Firefighting Equipment
8. Employer and Employee Fire Safety Duties
9. Fire Safety Inspections and Risk Assessment
10. The Role of the Fire Warden/Marshal

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COURSE CURRICULUM:

UNIT 1 Fire Safety Principles Objective: Equip learners with the knowledge to understand fire hazards and risks, apply fire risk control measures and carry out the duties of a nominated fire warden in the workplace.

Hazards and Risks Associated with Fire How fires are caused in the workplace The components of the fire triangle Hazards during and after a fire, including products of combustion The characteristics of fire and smoke spread

Controlling Fire Risk in the Workplace Methods used to identify and control fire hazards The meaning of means of escape and typical components of fire escape routes Methods of fire detection and raising the alarm The principle of how fires are extinguished How to use portable firefighting equipment safely Common fixed firefighting systems and where they are used

Fire Safety Management at Work The duties of employers and employees with respect to fire safety How to undertake a simple fire safety inspection in the workplace The stages involved in carrying out a fire risk assessment

The Role of the Nominated Fire Warden The role and function of fire wardens/marshals on a day-to-day basis The role of the fire warden during an emergency What to do if not in a designated area of responsibility when the alarm is raised The content of a fire safety briefing

This fire warden training course is suitable for any enviroment and organisation