Fire Marshal Training with Extinguishers in Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire
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Prepare Your Appointed Fire Marshals to Lead an Evacuation
Course Overview
This half-day course trains the people your business appoints as fire marshals to prevent fires, recognise hazards and get everyone out safely when the alarm sounds. Alongside the evacuation duties of a marshal, it covers how and when fire extinguishers can be used on a small fire, so delegates understand both the decision to tackle a fire and the decision to walk away.
Who should attend?
Staff nominated as fire marshals or fire wardens, and anyone given safety or evacuation duties during a fire. Some previous fire safety knowledge helps but is not essential.
Course Content
- How fire spreads and how smoke travels through a building
- Fire safety law, with emphasis on means of escape
- Spotting workplace fire hazards, including blocked or obstructed escape routes
- The fire marshal's role in evacuating the people in their care
- Types of fire extinguisher and their safe use on a small fire
Learning Outcomes
On completion, delegates will be able to:
- Describe how fire and smoke behave in the workplace
- Keep escape routes clear and identify everyday fire hazards
- Organise a safe evacuation of their area
- Decide whether an extinguisher is appropriate and use the right type
Course Duration
Half day
Certification
Fire Marshal certificate issued on successful completion
Prerequisites
None
Delivery Method
This course is delivered face to face in a classroom at 27 Campus Five, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 2JF, by Safety For Business, a Hertfordshire health and safety consultancy that also carries out fire risk assessments. Groups are limited to 12 delegates. Letchworth sits just off junction 9 of the A1(M), close to Hitchin, Baldock and Stevenage.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is this different from the standard Fire Marshal course?
Both cover the marshal's prevention and evacuation duties. This version adds the use of fire extinguishers.
How many fire marshals does my workplace need?
It depends on the findings of your fire risk assessment, including the size and layout of the premises, the number of people and shift patterns.
Do I need any prior training?
No. The course starts from the basics.
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Training Venue
This course is delivered at a physical training venue in Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 2JF. Full joining instructions, including the exact address and arrival time, are sent by Envico once your booking is confirmed.
On successful completion, your certificate is issued by the awarding body or the training provider.
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Please note that course bookings can not be processed outside of normal working hours, over weekends or on bank holidays and will be processed the next business working day.
Safety For Business (UK) Ltd is an independent health and safety consultancy and CITB Approved Training Organisation based at Campus Five in Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire. From its own training centre it runs the CITB Site Safety Plus range – Health and Safety Awareness, SSSTS, SMSTS and their refreshers – every month, alongside First Aid at Work, Emergency First Aid at Work, fire marshal training, half-day courses in manual handling, asbestos awareness, abrasive wheels and ladder safety, and qualitative face fit testing.
Envico is an independent intermediary working in association with Safety For Business. Envico is not accredited by or associated with examination bodies or institutions in any way. All courses advertised on this website are advertised and delivered by independent and established accredited or approved training providers.
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