Fire Safety
Fire Marshal
Train your nominated staff to prevent fires, lead evacuations and take charge when it matters most.
- Duration3h 40m
- Approved byCPD, Gatehouse Awards +2
- CertificateOn completion
Approved by
- CPD
- Gatehouse Awards
- IIRSM
- Institute of Hospitality
What does the Fire Marshal course cover?
Every workplace must have enough trained people to lead the response if fire breaks out, and this online fire marshal training course prepares your nominated staff for that responsibility. Sometimes called fire wardens, fire marshals are the people who raise the alarm, guide colleagues to safety and help make sure everyone is accounted for once the building is clear.
The course runs across 16 modules with around three and a half hours of video content. It starts with the fundamentals, including how fire behaves, the common causes of workplace fires and the safety features built into buildings. It then moves into the ground a marshal needs to own, covering current fire safety legislation, fire risk assessment, preventative measures, the role of the fire marshal itself, action on discovering a fire, and how to run fire drills and evacuations. The final modules cover fire extinguishers in detail, from choosing the right type to using one correctly, and the extinguisher use module carries a 100 percent pass mark.
Every other module is assessed with a 70 percent pass mark, and learners receive a certificate on completion. The course is CPD approved and carries IIRSM, Gatehouse Awards and Institute of Hospitality approval, making it a solid way to meet your duties under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
Who is this course for?
- Staff nominated as fire marshals or fire wardens
- Employers who need enough trained marshals to cover every shift
- Office, site and facilities managers who would lead an evacuation
- Health and safety leads building workplace emergency plans
- Anyone stepping into a fire marshal role for the first time
- Businesses formalising responsibilities after a fire risk assessment
What you will learn
- Explain how fire starts, spreads and behaves inside a building
- Apply current fire safety legislation to your own workplace
- Contribute to fire risk assessments and put preventative measures in place
- Carry out the duties of a fire marshal with confidence
- Plan and run fire drills and lead evacuations
- Respond correctly from the moment a fire is discovered
- Select and use the right fire extinguisher for the situation
Course modules
Pass mark 70% unless stated. The course finishes with an online assessment and your certificate downloads straight away.
- 01 Chemistry of Fire
- 02 Common Causes of Fire
- 03 Basic Safety Features in Buildings
- 04 Introduction to Fire Extinguishers
- 05 What to do in Cases of Fire?
- 06 Fire Statistics
- 07 Current Fire Safety Legislation
- 08 Fire Risk Assessment
- 09 Preventative Measures
- 10 Safety Features within Buildings
- 11 Role of the Fire Marshal
- 12 Action on Fire Discovery
- 13 Fire Drills and Evacuation
- 14 Fire Extinguishers
- 15 Pre-Engagement Action
- 16 Using a Fire Extinguisher 100%
How it works
- 1Buy the course online
Checkout is handled securely on our training platform. Buy one seat or many.
- 2Get your login by email
Your details arrive by email, usually within a few minutes.
- 3Learn at your own pace
Work through the modules on any device, stop and pick up where you left off.
- 4Download your certificate
Pass the assessment and your certificate is ready to download and print.
Frequently asked questions
How long does fire marshal training take?
There is around 220 minutes of video content across 16 modules. It is fully online and self paced, so learners can spread it over several sittings and progress is saved as they go.
Do we legally need fire marshals?
Yes. Workplaces must have a sufficient number of trained people to deal with fire emergencies, and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires employers to provide adequate fire training.
How many fire marshals does my business need?
It depends on the size and layout of your premises, how many people are in the building and your shift patterns. Your fire risk assessment should set the number, and it is sensible to train extra people to cover holidays and absence.
Is the course approved?
Yes. The course is CPD approved and also carries IIRSM, Gatehouse Awards and Institute of Hospitality approval.
How is the course assessed?
Each module ends with a test. The pass mark is 70 percent for most modules, rising to 100 percent for the module on using a fire extinguisher, because that knowledge has to be exact.
Is a fire marshal the same as a fire warden?
Yes, the two titles are used interchangeably. Both describe a member of staff trained to help prevent fires and to lead the response during an evacuation.
Approvals and terms
How these courses are delivered
We work in partnership with VideoTile Learning to deliver online IOSH Approved Working Safely and Managing Safely. The courses are delivered via their platform. As an agent for these courses we are not directly approved by or associated with IOSH.
IATP, CPD, IIRSM, IFE, ILM and IOSH approved courses are owned and delivered by VideoTile Learning Ltd and are distributed under licence.
Laser, ETA and IOSH Qualifications are examined via VideoTile Learning Ltd.
Refunds and cancellation
- Courses are supplied by VideoTile Learning Ltd. Your purchase is with them, and their terms and refund policy apply to it.
- An unused licence can be removed from an account within 14 days of being added, providing the account has not been accessed by the candidate or business. Beyond 14 days the system will restrict this activity.
- No refund is granted where there is reason to believe the learner has viewed any of the content they purchased.
- Consumers have a 7 day cooling off period in which to cancel and receive a refund, with no reason needed. These regulations do not govern contracts between businesses.
- VideoTile Learning Ltd reserves the right to charge a handling fee of 15 percent of the original fee. Refunds are paid within 30 days of cancellation.
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Enrol online today, or if you would prefer hands on training we run in person sessions too.
