Fire Safety Awareness & Fire Marshal Training
Practical half-day workplace fire safety training for employees, fire marshals and fire wardens.
Build understanding of fire prevention, emergency procedures, evacuation responsibilities and the safe first response to a fire in the workplace.
Course Description
Our Fire Safety Training helps employees understand how fires start, how risk is controlled and what they must do if a fire occurs at work.
Delivery can be focused on general fire safety awareness or expanded around the responsibilities of fire marshals and wardens, including supporting evacuation and routine workplace checks.
The regulated route leads to the Level 1 Award in Fire Safety Awareness (RQF). We can also discuss tailored fire marshal content and practical extinguisher familiarisation for on-site groups.
Candidates need a suitable level of English to understand the course content and complete the required activities and assessments. Reasonable adjustments may be available where appropriate; please contact us before the course to discuss individual learning requirements.
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What are the different learning methods for this course?
Face-to-face Learning — Our Fave!
The Level 1 Fire Safety Awareness route is normally delivered face-to-face over half a day.
Training combines clear explanations, workplace examples, emergency scenarios and discussion of the actions employees should take before and during a fire.
For on-site groups, practical extinguisher familiarisation may be included where the venue, risk controls and delivery plan allow.
Fire marshal and warden groups can spend additional time on their nominated responsibilities, evacuation support and routine checks.
Training Tailored to Your Premises
On-site delivery allows the trainer to relate the course to your premises, alarm arrangements, escape routes, assembly points and existing emergency plan.
A live virtual route may be suitable for awareness content where qualification and assessment requirements can be met; practical extinguisher activity requires face-to-face delivery.
Fire Safety Awareness · Level 1 RQF · Half Day
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Who should attend?
Fire Safety Training can be adapted for general employees or those with additional responsibilities, including:
The responsible person must ensure employees receive adequate fire safety training. The content, frequency and level of refresher training should reflect the premises, fire risk assessment, staff responsibilities and any changes in risk.
Tell us whether you need general awareness, fire marshal or warden training, extinguisher familiarisation, or a programme across several sites and we’ll recommend a suitable delivery plan.
Call one of our training experts on 0208 402 8232 or email info@frontlinetraining.co.uk.
What topics are covered on Fire Safety Training?
Assessment and Certification
Assessment
Learners on the regulated route complete trainer-led activities and the required multiple-choice theory assessment. Where practical extinguisher familiarisation or tailored marshal content is included, participation and safe application are also checked.
Certification
Successful learners on the regulated route receive the Level 1 Award in Fire Safety Awareness (RQF), an Ofqual-regulated qualification. Tailored fire marshal or warden courses receive the certification confirmed in your quotation and course plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the Fire Safety course?
The standard Level 1 Fire Safety Awareness course is normally delivered over half a day. A tailored marshal or warden programme may require additional time depending on the content.
Is Fire Safety Awareness a regulated qualification?
Yes. The regulated route leads to the Level 1 Award in Fire Safety Awareness (RQF). We will confirm the certification route for any tailored marshal programme.
What is the difference between awareness and fire marshal training?
Awareness training gives employees essential knowledge of prevention, alarms, evacuation and immediate actions. Marshal or warden training adds responsibilities such as supporting evacuation, routine checks and liaison within the emergency plan.
Does the course cover fire extinguishers?
Yes. Learners consider extinguisher types, suitability, limitations and the priority of personal safety and evacuation.
Will learners practise using an extinguisher?
Practical familiarisation may be included for suitable on-site groups where risk controls, space and equipment arrangements allow. We will confirm this when planning the course.
Can the course be tailored to our premises?
Yes. On-site delivery can refer to your alarm arrangements, exits, assembly points and emergency procedures while maintaining the required learning outcomes.
How often should staff repeat fire safety training?
There is no single statutory interval for every workplace. Training should be repeated periodically and when roles, equipment, procedures or risks change. Your fire risk assessment should inform the frequency.
Can you deliver the course virtually?
A live virtual route may be suitable for awareness content where qualification and assessment requirements can be met. Practical extinguisher activity is face-to-face.
How many learners can attend?
Group size depends on the qualification, venue and practical elements. Tell us how many people need training and we will recommend a suitable arrangement.
Can you train fire marshals across several sites?
Yes. We can plan repeated courses, additional trainers or a phased programme for organisations with several teams or locations.
“Enjoyable, fun and we covered everything we require”
Made it enjoyable, fun and we covered everything we require. Would defo do more training with them. Teddy Ralph