Fire Marshal Training

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Fire Marshal Training

This Fire Marshal Training course is suitable for people who are responsible for fire safety or who are designated fire marshals in their workplace. No prior knowledge of fire safety is required.

Please note that in some workplaces fire marshals may also require practical training in the use of fire extinguishers to supplement this training course.

Fire Marshal Training Course Content:

Module 1 – Fire Safety and The Law

Understanding the importance of fire safety
Fire safety and the Law
Responsibility for fire safety in the workplace
How the law is enforced
Enforcement powers

Module 2 – Managing Fire Safety In The Workplace – Principles and Practice

The role of the Fire Marshal
Proactive Fire Marshal duties
Reactive fire marshal duties
The number of fire marshals required in the workplace

Module 3 – Understanding How Fires Start

The main causes of fire
How fires start – the fire triangle
Sources of oxygen, heat and fuel
Dangerous substances – DSEAR
Classes of fire

Module 4 – Fire Risk Assessment

The 5 Steps of Risk assessment
Fire risk assessment requirements for dangerous substances

Module 5 – Fire Prevention and Controls

Fire Prevention
Fire detection and warning systems
Good housekeeping
Passive fire controls
Active fire controls
Evacuation routes
Means of escape for disabled people
Refuge points
Emergency lighting