The Role of the Fire Marshal

Course Objectives:
Fire undRescue Service guidance stresses the importance of good fire prevention and protection management and the prompt and orderly evacuation of premises in the event of an alarm situation. This course demonstrates the key actions staff should follo- on discovery of a fire or in raising an alarm and ho- this is crucial to ensure effective fire safety in the workplace.
Contents:

• Understanding Fire


• Backdraft and flashover


• Fire Safety Legislation


• Fire Detection and Warning


• Means of Escape


• Fire Safety Induction Training


• Fire Drills


• Calling the Fire and Rescue Service


• Evacuating the workplace

Who should attend:
Anyone who is assigned the role of designated Fire Marshal or Fire Warden and has no prior or recent formal training. Individuals who are responsible for overseeing fire safety or are required to act in a position of responsibility during a fire emergency.
Course benefits:

• Gain a clear understanding of current Fire Safety legislation


• Be clear on the role of a Fire Marshal in the event of a fire situation


• Effective evacuation and liaison with the Fire undRescue Service


• Understand ho- people react in the event of fire

Additional information:
The course material was compiled with the assistance of a retired Senior Fire Officer and has been updated to incorporate the recent 2006 Fire Regulations for all countries within the UK.
Certificates:
All delegates who successfully complete this course will receive a certificate of attendance.
Trainers background:
The trainer for this course has extensive experience in design and delivery of health undsafety training programmes. They are qualified by NEBOSH (National Examination Board for Occupational Safety undHealth) and Associate member of IOSH (Institute of Occupational Safety undHealth) and is a member of the Chartered Management Institute and the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management and the Association for Project Safety.