What is a Fire Warden Training?
Need Expert Fire Warden Training in Yorkshire?
Absolute Health Fire Safety provides comprehensive fire warden training, also known as fire marshal training, to maximise safety and ensure compliance.
We cover the entirety of Yorkshire including Barnsley, Wakefield, Castleford, Leeds, Chesterfield, Halifax, Bradford, Huddersfield, York, Doncaster, Sheffield, Harrogate, and beyond.
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It is a legal requirement for every business to have designated fire wardens on-site. To meet this obligation, appointed wardens must complete fire warden (marshal) training, ensuring they have the skills to:
• Assist in implementing essential fire safety arrangements
• Coordinate emergency procedures
• Plan and oversee safe escape routes
At Absolute Health Fire Safety, we provide in-person fire warden training for a wide range of sectors, including factories, warehouses, care homes, hospitality, schools, catering, and more.
Training is delivered at your premises, on a day and time that works best for you.
Fire Warden Training - Course Content
When you undertake training with Absolute Health Fire Safety, you’ll gain all the knowledge and skills necessary to act as a responsible fire warden. Our comprehensive course covers fire safety law, fire risk assessments, evacuation routes and signage, emergency plans, and much more.
Here’s a detailed breakdown of the training:
•Introduction – We begin by introducing your team to fire safety, the latest legislation, the importance of the fire warden role, and the best ways to prepare for your responsibilities.
•Understand Fire – Next, we cover essential information about different classes of fire, dangerous substances, hazard labeling and packaging, and safety data sheets, ensuring your team understands how to prevent and respond to fire risks.
•Fire Risk Assessments – Training includes a complete overview of fire risk assessments, from identifying potential hazards to reviewing and updating existing assessments. This ensures your team can help prevent fires and reduce their impact in the workplace.
•Evacuation Routes – Fire wardens are responsible for ensuring evacuation routes and signage are clear and effective. This module covers all requirements, including emergency procedures, signage, and lighting.
•Emergency Plans – Finally, the training focuses on emergency plans, procedures, and drills. By the end of the course, your team will fully understand their duties as fire wardens and be competent in carrying out all necessary procedures.
Is Fire Warden Training A Legal Requirement?
In line with The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, it is a legal requirement to have designated fire warden(s) on-site at your premises.
Providing adequate fire warden training is therefore a legal obligation for all businesses. The number of fire marshals required will vary depending on factors such as the size of your business, workplace type, fire risks, property layout, and other considerations.
With Absolute Health Fire Safety, you can be confident that your training is up to date with the latest fire safety legislation, ensuring full compliance. Upon completion of the course, all participants will receive accreditation and certification as evidence of their fire warden training.
Contact us to book your Fire Warden training today!
What Types Of Businesses Do Provide Training For?
Every type of non-domestic premises is legally-obligated to have fire warden(s). Therefore, we can provide training for all types of industries and sectors. We regularly provide training for schools, factories, warehouses, care homes, social housing, HMO’s, corporate, offices, and many more.
We predominantly provide fire marshal training throughout Yorkshire in the following areas; Barnsley, Wakefield, Castleford, Leeds, Chesterfield, Halifax, Bradford, Huddersfield, York, Doncaster, Sheffield, Harrogate, and beyond.
Fire Warden Training Yorkshire - FAQs
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While UK law (Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005) does not explicitly require fire warden training for all staff, it does require businesses to appoint “responsible persons” and ensure the safety of employees and visitors. Comprehensive fire warden training is highly recommended to reduce the risk of injuries, fines, and property damage.
At Absolute Health Fire Safety, we provide fire warden training for a wide range of businesses across Yorkshire. Just a few of the types of businesses we provide training for include offices, schools, retail stores, warehouses, factories, hotels, and healthcare facilities. Our courses are tailored to suit the specific fire safety needs and risks of your business, ensuring staff are fully prepared to respond effectively in an emergency.
Fire warden training equips ”responsible person” (or people) of your business with sufficient skills and knowledge to manage fire safety effectively in the workplace. Further benefits of fire warden training include ensuring legal compliance, improving confidence in safety across your organisation, and providing peace of mind.
A typical fire warden training session provided by Absolute Health Fire Safety can last anywhere between 2-4 hours. We ensure all fire warden training covers understanding fire hazards in the workplace, fire safety equipment, evacuation procedures, and more.
Fire warden training should be refreshed at least once a year to ensure staff remain up to date with fire safety procedures, legislation, and any changes to your premises.
If a designated fire warden leaves your company, it’s important to appoint a replacement as soon as possible to maintain safety compliance. The newly-appointed fire warden should then receive comprehensive fire warden training promptly to understand their responsibilities, and be familiar with emergency procedures. All staff must be made aware of the change in fire warden personnel.
Yes! Upon successful completion of our fire warden training courses, all participants receive a certification of attendance. This certificate confirms that the individual has completed fire warden training and can be kept as a record for compliance purposes.