Fire warden refresher course

This half-day course is aimed at members of staff identified in your emergency plan as having a supervisory role in the event of fire, to meet the training requirements described in current legislation and guidance.

Course overview

The training module builds on those subjects covered in the Fire Warden course. It provides a review of the typical duties of a fire warden, and further explores areas where fire wardens can positively influence & develop their colleagues in helping to create a safer work environment.

The course material and handouts are used in conjunction with current legislation and guidance.

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Aim

The training aims are designed to enable experienced fire wardens to maintain and enhance their performance as it relates to workplace fire safety.

Dates

Courses are available throughout the year (subject to conditions)

Cost

Full details are available from the course price structure web page. Alternatively, the Unit can be contacted using the above details.

Duration

Half day.

Venue

London Fire Brigade Training Centre venues at Southwark, London SE1 (how to get there). Training can also be arranged at alternative venues or at your own premises – subject to conditions (see price structure for details).

On completion, delegates will receive a certificate valid for two years. Training notes and light refreshments will be provided.

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Learning objectives

By the end of the course delegates should be able to:

• Identify and address typical fire safety concerns in the workplace
• Identify and address typical issues about people’s attitudes to workplace fire safety e.g. their response to alarms
• Identify and address typical shortcomings in people’s performance relating to workplace fire safety e.g. the reporting of defects or concerns

Prerequisites

Delegates must have previously attended the London Fire Brigade Fire Warden course. It is desirable that they have also had experience in performing this vital role back in their workplace.

Who should attend?

All existing fire wardens will benefit from the training, especially those who have undertaken the role at work for a meaningful period e.g. 2 years.

This module will also prove valuable for those individuals intending to participate in more advanced fire safety training courses as an extension to their professional development e.g. London Fire Brigade Fire Risk Assessment course.

Programme

• Review of fire warden role
• Typical problems experienced by fire wardens
• Human behaviour and group dynamics
• Hazard spotting – syndicate exercise
• Fire drills and evacuation – individual exercise
• Dealing with changing risk
• Recent changes in legislation & responsibilities

Find out more about the:

• Fire Warden Course
• Fire Awareness with Extinguisher Training 
• Fire Awareness Course
• Fire Safety for Security Officers Course
• Fire Safety for Hotel Staff
• Fire safety for Bus and Coach Operators

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