Fire Marshal

Course Title: Fire Marshal

Course length

2 Hours

Maximum number to attend

20 – 60, Up to 20 delegates per course

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 Fire Marshals responsibility during a fire or fire alarm direct the evacuation of all personnel to a safe place in their area

Know the skills/attitude needed for the role

Know 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)

Be aware of their responsibility to direct the evacuation of all persons to a safe place in their area.

Organising of fire drills (if appropriate)

Practical Session

Use of Fire Extinguisher

Use of Fire Blanket