Fire Warden Training in brief: Fire Warden Training is an online IOSH approved and CPD accredited course from ProCompliance covering the fire warden's duties day to day and in an emergency. It takes approx. 45 minutes across 6 sections. A 20 question test follows, so learners have their certificate as soon as they pass.
Why this training matters
Fire wardens are the people who make an evacuation work. The role carries real responsibility before, during and after an incident.
Fire Warden Training covers how fire starts and spreads, safety signs, fire prevention equipment and evacuation procedures. It then sets out the responsibilities of a fire warden, from checking areas to guiding people out. It is for the people you designate as fire wardens under the Fire Safety Order.
Fire Warden Training at a glance
| Course | Fire Warden Training |
|---|---|
| Category | Health & Safety |
| Accreditation | IOSH approved, CPD accredited |
| Governing framework | Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 Read the official text What the law requires |
| Price | Quoted for your team: credits, this course on its own, or 12 months of access to all our courses. Request a quote |
| Delivery | Online and self paced on any device, via The Globe LMS |
| Certificate | PDF issued immediately on completion, with your logo on it |
| Provider | ProCompliance Services Ltd, United Kingdom |
The duty behind this course. Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 sets it out at Article 21(1). Read the wording and what it means, or go straight to the official text.680,000 working people sustained an injury at work in Great Britain, 2024/25. HSE, all industries. See the full figures.
What fire safety law asks of employers
In England and Wales, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 makes a responsible person accountable for fire safety. Scotland and Northern Ireland, however, have their own laws with similar duties.
What the responsible person has to do
- Carry out a fire risk assessment and keep it up to date.
- Nominate enough competent people to put the fire fighting and evacuation plans into practice.
- Set clear procedures for a fire, including how everyone leaves the building safely.
- Give staff adequate fire safety training, when they start and when the risks change.
Fire wardens, also called fire marshals, are the usual way to provide those competent people, because they know the building and the plan.
What you will be able to do
- Understand the nature of fire and how it begins
- Understand the different ways fire can spread
- Learn how to use fire extinguishers and safety equipment effectively
- Learn what to do in the event of a fire, evacuation procedures and what to do if you are unable to escape
- Actions you can take to prevent a fire from starting
- Understand your responsibilities as a fire warden
- Understand how to take a leading role in the evacuation procedure
What Fire Warden Training covers
Understanding fire
This section covers what fire is, how it starts, the general nature of fire and the dangers and cost implications it has on a workplace.
How a fire can spread
You will look at review and understand the ways in which fire can spread from one location to another.
Safety signs and signboards
The course then covers the variety of signs and signboards you are likely to come across in a work environment and the meaning of each of them.
Use of fire prevention equipment
You will also cover the various types of firefighting equipment you’re likely to find in a workplace and how to use it effectively.
Evacuation procedures
Another section covers how to effectively evacuate in the event of a fire.
Responsibilities of a fire warden
You will go on to cover the various responsibilities of a fire warden. We’ll also cover how to assist in the evacuation process to ensure a safe and successful evacuation.
Who should take Fire Warden Training
Staff nominated as fire wardens or fire marshals, and their deputies. It also suits managers who run fire drills or look after the fire risk assessment.
Where this course fits
The sectors that use it most, the standard it meets and our guides to the topic.
Common questions
How can my business get Fire Warden training for its staff?
Enrol them on ProCompliance's Fire Warden Training. It runs online through The Globe LMS in approx. 45 minutes, and each learner gets a certificate as soon as they pass. It carries IOSH approval and CPD accreditation. You can also try it free first, or book a demo to see how assigning and tracking it works.
Is fire warden training a legal requirement?
The law does not use the term fire warden. However, it does require competent people to carry out the fire fighting and evacuation plans, and trained fire wardens are how most employers meet that duty.
How many fire wardens does a workplace need?
There is no fixed number in law. The fire risk assessment decides it, based on the size and layout of the building and the number of people. Then allow for shifts and absence.
How long does fire warden training last?
The course lasts approx. 45 minutes.
What is fire warden training?
Our online fire warden training is a course designed to educate and equip people with the necessary knowledge and skills to become an effective fire warden. Fire wardens are responsible for ensuring the safety of staff and safe duties during evacuations in the event of a fire by initiating emergency evacuation procedures, controlling the flow of traffic from the building, and providing assistance to any injured personnel. This online fire warden course covers vital topics such as understanding f
What are the benefits of taking the online fire warden training?
Taking a fire warden training course provides a variety of benefits, including an understanding of the nature of fire and how it starts; an understanding of different ways in which fire can spread; knowledge on how to conduct a successful evacuation and much more. You will also receive warden certification after completion of the course.
How often should fire warden training be refreshed?
Ensuring your fire warden training remains current and is regularly refreshed matters. The frequency of refresher training should be tailored to your workplace’s risk level and the size of your business. As a general rule, it is recommended to schedule additional training sessions on an annual basis and whenever any modifications are introduced to the workplace.
What other health and safety courses do you provide?
In addition to our fire warden training online, we provide a large range of health and safety courses, such as fire awareness, manual handling training, COSHH awareness, display screen equipment training and much more. All of our courses come with a digital certificate upon completion.
