H&S Training
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.
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&safetytraining@worknest.com 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.
