Enhance your business’ safety with Fire Warden training
31st July 2021
If you’re responsible for a property, be it commercial, industrial or residential, you have a duty of care to ensure your building is safe and properly equipped to deal with a fire. For businesses who are looking to improve their responsible persons’ skill set to increase the safety of their building and their occupants, fire warden training is essential.
What are the benefits of training a Fire Warden?
Fire wardens fulfil numerous duties, from the identification of fire risks to protect the property, to preparing and reviewing fire risk assessments, evacuation plans and understanding the appropriate fire equipment to use. Their increased level of fire safety helps educate their employers and peers, which help ensure the company’s legal duties are met whilst improving the safety of others.
In the event of a fire, a fire warden is equipped with the knowledge and training to remain calm under pressure. They instil confidence in the workplace by ensuring the evacuation plan is followed effectively and in adverse situations, they’re more prepared to make tactical decisions under pressure.
How do you become a Fire Warden?
Safeguard’s Fire Warden training courses are tailored for your company; we offer in-house training at your workplace or external training at our office in Cardiff. Both of which are compliant with the the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and Health & Safety legislation
How much does it cost to train as a Fire Warden?
Safeguard’s Fire Warden training courses are a ½ day (3 hours)
Our costs are £450.00 + VAT per course for up to a group of 6 people.
Our costs are £650.00 + VAT per course for up to a group of 12 people.
We are also able to offer this training at our open courses based in Cardiff. They can be a more viable option for busy businesses as they can send a few people each month as and when our courses are running.
Are there any requirements of the venue for in-company training?
We require a room with enough space for chairs for all attendees and a table for our trainer’s projector and laptop. We also require an outside space for the practical element of the training to take place.
If you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact us and we will be happy to help. Alternatively, if you wish to proceed then please let us know your preferred training date and we can check our consultants availability.
What is the course outline?
COURSE AIMS
For nominated Fire Warden. This course will equip Fire Wardens with the necessary information and training to perform their role effectively.
COURSE DURATION
3 hours
COURSE CONTENT
- Overview of New Fire Regulations
- Fire Physics
- Prevention of Fire/ Fire Safety
- Fire Fighting Equipment – which type to use and when
- The role and responsibilities of the Fire Warden
- Company Protocol
TRAINING AREA NEEDED:
- Room facility with seating
- An outside space for practical element of course (Car park etc)
COURSE CERTIFICATION
A certificate recognised by the HSE (Health and Safety Executive) for the purpose of Fire Warden training.
