The Fire Marshal’s’ course complies with The Regulatory Reform Order 2005, which requires that employers provide adequate fire safety training for their staff.  Successful students receive certificates to show that they are qualified to be Fire Marshal’s in the workplace for one year.

Outline programme

What to do on discovering a fire
What to do upon hearing the alarm
Procedures for dealing with visitors
Evacuation procedures
Appropriate use of extinguishers
The importance of keeping fire doors closed
The importance of stopping processes and machinery
Isolation of power supplies
Importance of good house keeping
The use of premises by other agencies

Outcomes

The knowledge and confidence to deal with an emergency incident.

Course duration

4 hours

Assessment

Competency shown in use of fire extinguishers.  Oral exam.

Course information

Assessment: Two parts - Practical skills test and an oral exam

HSE Accredited: No

Pre-requisite: None