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FIRE MARSHALL

COURSE DETAILS

Overview
The Fire Marshal course provides an all-round knowledge of the activities to be performed in the event of a fire. It covers the role of a designated Fire Marshal or a Fire Warden who is trained to have practical hands-on experience of tackling a controlled fire with a fire extinguisher. This course provides delegates with a clear understanding of the responsibilities of a fire marshal or those designated to oversee fire safety. It will also be helpful in learning about the different types of fire extinguishers and how to use them correctly. This course aims to understand the chemistry of an accidental fire, ways to tackle a fire, duties and responsibilities of a fire marshal, common causes of fire and actions to be taken in case of a fire.

Course Activity

  • Determine Common Causes of fire 
  • Fire Safety Legislation 
  • Practical Exercises 
  • Role of fire extinguishers and how to use them 
  • Fire drills and steps on how to evacuate 
  • Understanding how to prevent fire 
  • Directions to give civilians and measures to be taken in incase the general public or children are involved. 

 

Assessment and Certification
There will be a Multiple-Choice Questions to test if the candidate understands the primary responsibilities of being a Fire Marshal along with an ongoing trainer assessment who will monitor each candidate on sight to determine his capabilities as a prospective Fire Warden. On completion of the course, the candidate will be awarded a certificate which will be valid for three years.  

Duration
The course duration is half a day or approximately 6 hours depending upon the availability of trainers. 
Any professional who has been a firefighter before or has been delegated the duties of overseeing fire safety can take the course. 

Eligibility Requirements

  • A candidate must be 21 years and above to attend the course.  
  • An applicant must have been declared medically fit according to the Group 2 DVLA medical standards which can be attained by a General Physician or other medical professionals with full access to their medical records. A fire marshal must be quick on his feet and must be able to demonstrate the ability to remain calm during a fire emergency.  
  • He must also clear a psych evaluation to prove he is of sound mind and has the ability to remain calm in case of a fire emergency that involves civilians.

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