Fire wardens are responsible for assisting in the ongoing management of fire safety within their organization. Their primary role is to ensure the safety of individuals who may need to be evacuated in the event of a fire safety incident. To complete this qualification, learners should anticipate participating in 8 hours of guided learning.
Understanding the hazards and risks associated with a fire and identifying the common causes of a fire in the workplace. The components of the fire triangle and how fire can spread and understanding of the hazards during or after a fire, including the products of combustion. How fire risk is controlled in the workplace by using the steps within a fire risk assessment to reduce the likelihood of a fire and improve safety within the workplace.
The methods of fire detection and raising the alarm along with identifying different types and uses of fire-fighting equipment and the ways of escape from a fire. There is focus on the role and functions of fire wardens in their workplace on a day-to-day basis including the priorities of a fire warden during an emergency and the importance of fire drills. Learners will be able to outline the hazards that will impact the effectiveness of a fire evacuation and the content of a fire safety briefing.