Fire Marshal

Learning Outcome

Assessment Criteria

Introduction - Legislation

·         Understand Fire Safety Legislation including Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.

Statistics

·         Interpret and learn from fire statistics

Roles and Responsibilities

·         Be aware of Fire Warden/Marshal duties in an emergency and everyday role

·         Understand the Fire Marshals responsibility during a fire or fire alarm direct the evacuation of all personnel to a safe place in their area

·         Know the skills/attitude needed for the role

·         Know the importance of Staff legal responsibilities regarding fire

Fire Risk Assessment

·         Understand the need for a Fire Safety Risk Assessment

·         What should be included in Fire Safety Risk Assessment

Personal Emergency Evacuation Procedure (PEEPS)

·         Appreciate the importance of PEEPS (Personal Emergency Evacuation Procedures)

·         Understand the importance of fire prevention (including walk round premises if applicable)

·         Know all the fire procedures at premises

·         Have a knowledge of the psychology of human behaviour in fire

·         Be aware of evacuation equipment at premises, suitability and use of, including video and practical, (must pre notify T2C of equipment in use to allow preparation)

·         Be aware of their responsibility to direct the evacuation of all persons to a safe place in their area.

·         Organising of fire drills (if appropriate)

Practical Session

·         Use of Fire Extinguisher

·         Use of Fire Blanket