Fire Marshal Training Course in Birmingham, West Midlands (Classroom)

Half-Day Fire Marshal Training Course by British Red Cross in Birmingham, West Midlands

The half-day Fire Marshal training course is delivered by the British Red Cross, and it is ideal for staff who have been nominated to act as a fire marshal or fire warden in their workplace.

Delivery Method

This Fire Marshal training course is delivered in a physical training venue in Birmingham, West Midlands, B7 4BL. Sessions run for three and a half hours, with morning and afternoon sessions available on selected dates.

What is a Fire Marshal Training Course?

Fire Marshal training is a half-day course designed to give nominated staff the knowledge and confidence to carry out the duties of a fire marshal or fire warden. UK fire safety legislation requires employers to have adequate fire safety arrangements in place, which includes appointing and training a sufficient number of competent persons to assist with fire safety duties such as evacuation.

The course is suitable for anyone who has been given fire marshal or fire warden responsibilities, as well as employers, managers and supervisors who want a better understanding of fire safety in the workplace. No previous fire safety training is required.

Why Choose to Train with Us?

With more than 40 years of experience, working with companies of all sizes across a range of industries, Red Cross Training is renowned for providing expert workplace training. All Red Cross training courses are educationally sound, and are continually reviewed and evaluated.

Red Cross Training holds ISO 9001:2015 certification, a globally recognised standard for quality management systems. Pairing sound course design with a practical, hands-on approach allows us to train your staff thoroughly and effectively.

What Does Fire Marshal Training Cover?

This half-day course prepares learners to carry out the role of fire marshal in their workplace. The course covers:

• the role and responsibilities of a fire marshal
• an overview of fire safety legislation and the duties of employers and employees
• how fires start and spread, including common causes of fire in the workplace
• fire prevention and good housekeeping
• what to do on discovering a fire, including raising the alarm
• evacuation procedures and assisting others to evacuate safely
• types of fire extinguisher and when it is safe to tackle a fire.

Learning and Assessment

How are learners assessed?

Learners are continuously evaluated during the course through interactive question and answer sessions, group discussion and practical activities. These activities are designed to guide and assist learners in gaining the necessary skills and ensure they can apply their knowledge safely within their workplace.

How long is the Fire Marshal training course?

The course is delivered in a single half-day session lasting three and a half hours. Depending on the date selected, sessions run in the morning or the afternoon; the session times are shown against each course date.

Certification

Upon successfully completing the course, learners will receive a Fire Marshal training certificate from the British Red Cross. There is no fixed legal expiry for fire marshal training, however refresher training is generally recommended every three years, or sooner where your fire risk assessment identifies the need.

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course. It is important you select individuals who you feel will be able to act quickly and calmly in the event of a fire.

Suitable for learners over the age of 16.

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Delegates who successfully complete a British Red Cross First Aid at Work, Emergency First Aid at Work or First Aid at Work Requalification course are awarded a British Red Cross certificate, valid for three years. Certificates are issued by the British Red Cross after the course.

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) recommends that workplace first aiders also complete a first aid skills update once a year to keep their skills fresh between requalifications.

For other courses, including e-learning, certification details are given in the course description.

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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.

British Red Cross Training is one of the UK's leading first aid training providers, with more than 40 years' experience delivering first aid courses for the workplace. It was set up in 1984 and now operates within the wider British Red Cross, training thousands of companies across the UK in first aid, mental health at work, and health and safety.

Courses run at more than 150 venues across the UK, and the British Red Cross helps around 150,000 people a year learn first aid. It holds a 99 per cent customer satisfaction rating and ISO 9001:2015 certification, and is acknowledged by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) as a standard setter for first aid training.

All operating surplus from British Red Cross Training goes into the British Red Cross charity fund, supporting people in crisis across the UK and beyond.

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