Fire Warden and Fire Extinguisher Training
Ensuring the safety of your employees and workplace in case of a fire is not just important – it’s a legal requirement. With WorkNest’s Fire Warden and Fire Extinguisher Training, you can be confident that your team will know exactly what to do in the event of a fire, from raising the alarm to evacuating safely, and even using fire extinguishers correctly when necessary.
Why choose WorkNest’s Fire Warden and Fire Extinguisher Training?
Every employer is required by law to provide Fire Awareness and Fire Warden Training for staff. Failure to comply can lead to serious consequences, including heavy fines and increased liability risks. WorkNest’s training ensures that your company meets these requirements, giving you peace of mind and protecting both your employees and your business.
Who should attend?
WorkNest’s Fire Warden and Fire Extinguisher Training is a one-day course designed to support those with fire warden responsibility. Our courses are designed to teach practical skills, from using the right type of fire extinguisher for different types of fires, to coordinating evacuations as a Fire Warden.
What will I learn?
Module 1 (am) – Fire Warden Training (approx. 3.5 hours)
- Relevant legislation
- The fire triangle
- Smoke behaviour and the causes of fire
- Faulty and misuse of electrical equipment
- Awareness of human behaviour in fires
- The principles of fire prevention and protection
- Fire marshal duties: daily and in the event of a fire
- Safely searching for signs of a fire
- Classifications of fire
- Types of fire extinguisher and their uses
- The importance of selecting the correct fire extinguisher
- Fighting a fire
- Multiple choice assessment (12 multiple choice questions with a 75% pass mark)
Module 2 (pm) – Fire Extinguisher Training (approx. 2.5 hours)
Classroom-based theoretical training, covering:
- Relevant legislation
- The fire triangle
- Standards and specifications for fire extinguishers
- Common causes of fire
- Classifications of fire
- Types of fire extinguisher and their uses
- The importance of selecting the correct fire extinguisher
- Fighting a fire
- Multiple choice assessment (12 multiple choice questions with a 75% pass mark)
Followed by:
Practical use of fire extinguishers, giving participants the experience of putting out fires under controlled conditions. Delegates will practise using a 6L water extinguisher and a 2kg CO2 extinguisher
Please note: Practical fire extinguisher training with a live flame will only take place if, it is safe to do so, weather permitting.
Price and location
£90 +VAT per delegate.
Up to a maximum of 12 delegates.
Venue: Ironstone Wellbeing Centre, Ironstone, Kettering, NN14 1FN
On-site bespoke courses available, email health&[email protected] for more information.
Practical, hands-on fire extinguisher training
While fire extinguisher training is an essential part of fire awareness, many employees never get the chance to practice using an extinguisher under real-life conditions. That’s why we offer live fire extinguisher exercises. These immersive exercises give participants the confidence and skills they need to act quickly and effectively in a fire emergency.
Book your place now
Select your preferred date below for Ironstone or enquire about bespoke on-site courses.
You will be able to book one delegate at a time.
Pay by invoice option is available to existing EW clients only.
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Ellis Whittam have both been extremely helpful and understanding throughout and beyond the four-day course. It has been a pleasure to learn from them.”
Zest 4 Leisure