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Fire Marshal / Warden Training
Fire Safety

Fire Marshal / Warden Training

For appointed fire marshals and wardens. Covers the marshal role, fire risk assessment, evacuation, extinguisher use and equipment checks.

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Duration
1 day.
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Delivery
Delivered on-site at your premises. Tailored to your fire risk assessment, evacuation routes and on-site extinguishers.
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Accreditation
Certificate of Attendance issued by Opus Safety, valid for 3 years.
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Suitable for
Anyone appointed as a fire marshal or warden, and anyone holding responsibility for fire safety on site.
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Certification
Certificate valid for 3 years on successful completion. Annual refresher training is recommended and renewal is required to continue acting as a fire marshal / warden.
Overview

Marshals who lead a safe and full evacuation

Opus Safety's Fire Marshal / Warden training prepares appointed marshals and wardens to fulfil their duties effectively - protecting employees and company assets if a fire occurs. Delegates cover the role, fire risk assessment, first aid firefighting, safe and full evacuation, and maintenance checks. Delivered on-site at your premises and anchored to your fire risk assessment, evacuation routes and extinguisher inventory.

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Process

Three steps to a certified team

Pick the course, confirm a date, and we run the training. Every delegate leaves with a certificate - clear booking, clear agenda, no admin chase.

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Scoped to your building

Opus reviews your fire risk assessment, evacuation routes, assembly points and extinguisher inventory before delivery. Marshals train on the specific arrangements they will lead.

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Pre-course review of your fire documentation
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Anchored to your evacuation routes and assembly points
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Up to 12 delegates per session
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One-day combined theory and practical

A one-day session covering the role of the fire warden, assessing fire risks, first aid firefighting, ensuring full and safe evacuation, equipment maintenance schedules and appropriate action in the event of fire. Practical covers water and CO2 extinguisher use, foam extinguisher demonstration and fire blanket use.

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Role of the fire warden and fire risk assessment
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Full and safe evacuation procedures
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Water, CO2, foam extinguisher and fire blanket practical
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3-year certificate and training record

Successful delegates receive a Certificate of Attendance valid for 3 years. Annual refresher training is recommended and the certificate must be renewed to continue acting as a marshal. Opus can log the certificate into your training matrix on request.

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Certificate valid for 3 years
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Annual refresher training recommended
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Logged into your training matrix on request
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COURSE OVERVIEW

What to expect from this course

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What's covered

Theory covers the role of the fire warden, assessing fire risks, first aid firefighting, ensuring full and safe evacuation, equipment maintenance schedules, and appropriate action in the event of fire. Practical covers fire evacuation routines, use of water and CO2 extinguishers, demonstration of foam extinguishers and fire blanket use.

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Who it's for

Anyone appointed as a fire marshal or warden, or holding responsibility for fire safety on site. Typically team leads, facilities managers, floor coordinators and nominated evacuation leads.

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Prerequisites

None required. Familiarity with your site's fire risk assessment, evacuation plan and assembly points helps tailor the session but is not essential.

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What you get

Certificate of Attendance valid for 3 years on successful completion. Annual refresher training is recommended and renewal is required to continue acting as a marshal or warden. Opus can log the certificate into your training matrix on request.

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What non-compliance actually cost your business

67%

Reduction in near-miss incidents

£28K

Saved on insurance premiums annually

6hrs

Audit prep time per branch

McLaughlan Transport
Danny McLaughlan, Workshop Director
8 sites • West Midlands • 150 employees
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Opus gave us a robust, results-based safety programme that put us in control of compliance performance. The Opus team are there whenever we need them with insightful sector knowledge and commercially sound safety advice.
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Ex-HSE Inspectors

Ready to get your team certified?

Speak with the team about booking this course, when our next dates are, and when it fits around your schedule.

Scheduled around your operations · On-site or e-learning · Certificate on completion

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We'll tell you where gaps are
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Frequently Asked Questions

Can the course be delivered at our site?

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