The Aim

This training is designed to enable candidates to fully understand the duties of a modern fire marshal by virtue of the requirements of the fire regulations and the duty of care requirements of the workplace. Candidates will gain sufficient knowledge to enable management to rely upon their commitment and judgement within a carefully planned fire action procedure.

• An understanding of fundamental duties and legal requirements imposed upon a fire marshal, by virtue of the H&S Management Regulations (as amended).
• Candidates will be given instruction as to how to be a fire marshal.
• Human behaviour.
• Candidates will be taught how to demonstrate an air of authority when asking persons to evacuate a danger area. Also, how to give clear and precise instructions in a calm and determined way.
• A broad awareness of the dangers of fire and smoke. The dangers associated with a hidden one room fire, including flashover scenario. The rapid movement of toxic gases and the effect that toxic gases may have on the human body.
• The re-enforcement of good working practices in relation to fire safety, fire prevention and arson awareness.
• The secondary role of the modern fire marshal in respect to fire risk assessment and the role of fire safety management; including checking procedures and hazard spotting.
• The fire action plan safety tool and using personal emergency egress plans and standard management plans to best effect.
• Disabled persons planning (new legislation).
• Course inclusion: question and answer session.
• Fire extinguishers: their uses and limitations.

Location: Courses are held at the employees premises.

Duration: Course last approximately 3 - 4 Hours.

Price: £60 per person (Block booking, max 12 people £600) all prices include VAT