Workplace Safety Essentials
Fire Marshal
Comprehensive fire marshal training covering fire chemistry, extinguisher use and evacuation protocol, built to support compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 in any workplace
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- Institute of Hospitality
- Gatehouse Awards
- IIRSM
- CPD Certification Service
- Certificate Included
- 100% Online
Course Details
- Course Time: Approximately 3 hours 40 minutes
- Format: Online and self-paced
- Certification: Institute of Hospitality, Gatehouse Awards, the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM) and the CPD Certification Service
- Ideal For: appointed fire marshals, wardens and responsible staff
- Access: Added after confirmed payment
- Assessment: Module checks at 70%, with 100% required for the extinguisher-use module
Who This Course Is For
This training suits anyone with responsibility for fire safety or evacuation procedures in their organisation, including:
- Employees nominated or being considered as workplace fire marshals or fire wardens
- Health and safety coordinators responsible for meeting fire safety legislation requirements
- Managers and supervisors who need to understand evacuation protocol and fire risk assessment
Course Content
The complete supplier syllabus is shown below, with the assessment threshold for every module.
- Chemistry of Fire — Understand the conditions that allow fire to ignite and continue.
- Common Causes of Fire — Identify frequent workplace fire risks and where prevention starts.
- Basic Safety Features in Buildings — Recognise the features that provide warning, containment and escape.
- Introduction to Fire Extinguishers — Build an initial understanding of extinguisher categories and uses.
- What to Do in Cases of Fire? — Put life safety and prompt escalation in the correct order.
- Fire Statistics — Use the scale and consequences of fire to put preventative work in context.
- Current Fire Safety Legislation — Understand the legal framework behind workplace fire precautions.
- Fire Risk Assessment — Follow the key considerations behind a structured fire risk assessment.
- Preventative Measures — Reduce risk through good housekeeping, control and routine attention.
- Safety Features within Buildings — Look more closely at the systems and physical features that protect occupants.
- Role of the Fire Marshal — Clarify the routine duties and emergency contribution expected from the role.
- Action on Fire Discovery — Respond promptly while keeping personal and occupant safety first.
- Fire Drills and Evacuation — Support realistic drills and an orderly evacuation process.
- Fire Extinguishers — Match extinguisher types to suitable fire categories.
- Pre-Engagement Action — Assess conditions before considering any attempt to tackle a fire.
- Using a Fire Extinguisher — Demonstrate complete understanding of the safe-use protocol.
Assessment and Certification
This course is certified by Institute of Hospitality, Gatehouse Awards, the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM) and the CPD Certification Service.
Your course fee includes the online learning, assessment and course certificate, with no separate certificate charge.
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This course is owned by VideoTile Learning Ltd and distributed under licence.
The Block Coach handles booking and portal access, while VideoTile Learning provides the course content and assessment.
Buy for Yourself or Your Team
Choose one seat for yourself or add places for colleagues. Each learner receives their own course access.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this course only for people who will become official fire marshals
While it is designed around the fire marshal role, the course content is also relevant to any employee who needs fire awareness training under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
Does the course cover more than one type of fire extinguisher
Yes, the course includes dedicated modules on introducing fire extinguishers and on using a fire extinguisher correctly, alongside a further module covering fire extinguishers in more detail.
How long does the course take?
Approximately 3 hours 40 minutes. This timing reflects the supplied video content and does not include loading time or time spent considering assessment questions. You can pause and return as needed.
How is the course assessed?
Module checks at 70%, with 100% required for the extinguisher-use module. The module-by-module thresholds are shown in the course outline above.
Which organisations certify this course?
This course is certified by Institute of Hospitality, Gatehouse Awards, the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM) and the CPD Certification Service.
Is the certificate included?
Yes. Your course fee includes the learning, assessment and course certificate.
When will I get access?
Once your payment is confirmed, the course is automatically added to your Learn-Link account.
