Having a designated fire marshal is an important part of fire safety. They work together with the organisation to ensure that there are evacuation procedures and fire safety measures in place.

This course explores the knowledge and skills required for this important role, covering duties and responsibilities, pro-active and re-active responsibilities.

It helps to develop a greater understanding of fire risks, measures to reduce the risk of fires and what to do in the event of an emergency.

Module 1 - Legislation and health and safety signage - In this module you will look at legislation, duties of a fire marshal, different signage, fire action plans and firefighting equipment.

Module 2 - The fire triangle and types of fire extinguishers - In this module you will look the fire triangle, pro-active duties of the fire marshal, tackling a fire, types of fires, fire extinguishers and using fire extinguishers and fire blankets.

Module 3 - How to undertake a risk assessment - In this module you will look at the five steps of risk assessment and how to implement these in practice.

Module 4 - Responding to an emergency - In this module you will look at proactive duties. These include daily, weekly, and monthly tasks, plus annual checks.

Module 5 - Fire evacuation procedures - In this module you will look at pre-engagement action. This includes developing a prevention plan, responding to an emergency, an escape plan, and assessing emergencies.