Fire Marshall Training

Course Introduction

This unit sets out the course content and structure

Section 1 - The Importance of Fire Safety

In this section of the course we will be covering the following points: • An overview of the importance of fire safety • The law, with regard to fire safety • The roles and responsibilities of the employer and • The roles and responsibilities of yourself as a fire marshal

Section 2 - The Principles of Fire and the Fire Triangle

In this section we will develop an understanding of what causes fires; the different types of fires and how best to extinguish them.

Section 3 - Risk Assessments and Control Measures

As a fire marshal, it is very important to carry out regular risk assessments with your employer. A risk assessment will identify and record anything that could compromise fire safety and it is your job to minimize these risks as much as possible.

Section 4 - Fire Safety Arrangements and Monitoring

Your responsibilities as a fire marshal include monitoring your workplace and ensuring that any necessary safety arrangements have been put in place and are being maintained. In this section we’re going to look at how you can do that efficiently, using the findings from your fire risk assessment.

Section 5 - Emergency Evacuation Procedures

In this section, we look into exactly how to get everyone to safety, in an efficient and timely manner, in the event of an emergency evacuation. We do this by going through how you, as a fire marshal, should act during an evacuation, and how to carry out regular fire drills and what happens when you contact the emergency services.