Course overview Designed for individuals who have completed the basic fire safety course and who have designated additional fire safety responsibilities, which include assisting in the safe evacuation of a building in the event of an emergency and the day to day management of fire precautions. The course may be tailored to suit individual industries and can range from 2-4 hour duration.

Aims
To understand the role and responsibilities of the fire warden. To assist in the safe evacuation of a building in the event of an emergency. To liaise with management and the Fire Service at an emergency incident. To identify all protected escape routes within a building and assist individuals to evacuate using these routes in the event of an emergency. To manage effectively within their building the day to day fire precautions.

Learning Objectives
On completion of the course, the delegates should:

• Understand the roles and responsibilities of a fire warden
• Be able to identify all protected escape routes
• Understand the term ‘means of escape'
• Be able to complete and maintain accurate records.
• Recognise the requirements for special procedures for the disabled
• Have an awareness of company policies and emergency plans relating to fire safety
• Be conversant with reporting procedures on all fire safety matters
• Understand how to assist in the safe evacuation of a building
• Be able to take a roll call and liaise with management, staff and the fire service
• Be able to select and operate fire fighting equipment efficiently and safely

Prerequisites
Persons attending this course should have previously completed a “basic fire safety course” or should elect to attend the basic fire safety/warden combination course.

Who should attend this course?
Personnel who have been designated or who wish to improve their knowledge in fire safety awareness and are willing to accept a higher level of responsibility to assist in the day to day management of fire safety issues and ensure the safe evacuation of a building in the event of an emergency.

Additional Information
The number of Fire Wardens required, is dependant on certain factors, including the size and layout of a building, the number of staff and types of processes carried on. As a general guide it is recommended that approximately 5% of the workforce is trained to fire warden status. The fire warden course can be used in conjunction with a full fire evacuation drill if required which is designated as a combination drill.

Programme
Pre-course knowledge - legislation - emergency plan - identifying and reporting fire hazards - the role and responsibility of the fire warden - fire evacuation - fire fighting equipment - types and use - site related questions and answers.

Certification
A certificate of attendance is issued upon completion.