Fire Marshal

The Fire Extinguisher course is valid for 2 years and is designed to equip Fire Marshals and Wardens with the skills, knowledge and understanding to safely perform both their proactive and reactive role in the workplace. As a result of attending this course, delegates will increase their competence levels, knowledge and skills in numerous fire safety related topics.

The duties of a Fire Marshal can include;

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• Identifying fire hazards at their place of work

• Note and report hazards to the relevant people (i.e. Fire Safety Officer)

• Take the correct and necessary action in the event of a fire outbreak

• Ensure that escape routes are kept clear and exit doors are available for use

• Fire extinguishers are sealed and in the correct locations

• Fire alarms are clear and unobstructed

• The position of fire safety signs

• All weekly fire alarm tests should be reported if faulty

• Legislative responsibilities and compliance

• Duties of a fire marshal (general and site-specific)

• Science of fire

• The elements of the fire triangle (reactive and proactive)

• How fire spreads

• Fire prevention measures

• Fire actions (general and site-specific)

• Common and site-specific safety hazards

• Case study example

• Site-specific roles and responsibilities

• Classes of fire

• Different types of fire extinguishers

• Selection, capability and limitations of fire extinguishers

• Practical use of fire extinguishers utilising live-fire demonstration unit

• Practical exercises

• Legislative responsibilities

• Science of fire

• Fire spread/development

• Fire actions (general and site-specific)

• Case study examples

• Fire extinguisher types

• Selection, capability and limitations of fire extinguishers

• Fire marshal duties (general and site-specific)

• Fire triangle (reactive and proactive)

• Fire prevention

• Common/site specific safety hazards

• Site-specific roles and responsibilities

• Classes of fire

• Practical use of fire extinguishers utilising the live-fire demonstration unit