A Fire Warden plays an important part of an organisations fire safety procedures. Organisations will usually appoint one or more people in each office, shift pattern or area to ensure coverage across the operational hours. A Fire Warden will work with the employer to ensure fire evacuation procedures are effective and will contribute to the fire prevention strategy.

Learners will first cover the basics of fire safety legislation,  fire classifications and theory of fire as well as their general fire safety responsibilities. Our course provides practical advice on fire prevention and action upon discovery of a fire, including an introduction to the use of fire extinguishers. In addition to the content covered in our Fire Safety Awareness course, this course includes additional content specific for people designated as a Fire Warden or Fire Marshall. 

Study online (approx. 90 mins) or attend a classroom based course. 

Key Topics include:

• Legislation and Responsibilities
• The Fire Triangle
• Fire Classifications
• Fire Exits
• Fire Prevention
• Fire Fighting Equipment
• Use of Fire Extinguishers and Fire Blankets
• Evacuation Procedures
• Fire Risk Assessment
• The Purpose of a Fire Plan
• Personal Evacuation Plans
• Fire Drills

By the end of the course, learners will be able to:

• Describe the basic principles of fire safety and the various classifications of fire.
• Identify ways to reduce the risk of fire in the workplace.
• Raise the alarm quickly and react to fire appropriately.
• Recognise different types of firefighting equipment and extinguish methods.
• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of fire risk assessments, fire plans and evacuation plans.
• Carry out a fire drill to check the effectiveness of evacuation procedures.

This course provides the necessary theory knowledge for those appointed as a Fire Warden or Fire Marshal in a general workplace. 

This course is suitable for those with no prior knowledge. Learners must have access to the internet to access the content

This course contains a multiple choice quiz which is completed online and graded immediately with a passing score of 80%. 

The quiz can be re-attempted in the event of a failure and tutor support can be provided upon request. 

The certificate is valid for 3 years. The course must be completed within 6 months of license issue. 

This course includes a PDF certificate upon successful completion which is available for immediate download.

If you prefer a printed certificate, you can purchase a hard copy here.