Fire Warden

Course Title: Fire Warden

Course length

3 Hours

Maximum number to attend

Up to 12 delegates

This course is aimed at all staff in health and social care.

At the end of the training session, there is a short-written assessment to evidence the learning of the attendees.

Learning Outcome and Assessment Criteria

Introduction - Legislation

Understand Fire Safety Legislation including Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.

Statistics

Interpret and learn from fire statistics

Roles and Responsibilities

Be aware of Fire Warden/Marshal duties in an emergency and everyday role

Understand the responsibility of checking fire equipment and/or safety systems on a regular basis

Understand the Fire Wardens responsibility in the event of a fire or fire alarm ensure that their area has been completely evacuated to a safe area without putting themselves at risk.

Discuss the skills/attitude needed for the role

Understand the importance of staff legal responsibilities regarding fire

Fire Risk Assessment

Understand the need for a Fire Safety Risk Assessment

What should be included in Fire Safety Risk Assessment

Personal Emergency Evacuation Procedure (PEEPS)

Appreciate the importance of PEEPS (Personal Emergency Evacuation Procedures)

Understand the importance of fire prevention (including walk round premises if applicable)

Know all the fire procedures at premises

Have a knowledge of the psychology of human behaviour in fire

Be aware of evacuation equipment at premises, suitability and use of, including video and practical, (must pre notify T2C of equipment in use to allow preparation)

Organising of fire drills (if appropriate)

Practical Session

Use of Fire Extinguisher

Use of Fire Blanket