Fire Marshal Online Course
Fire Marshal Online Course
Protect lives, safeguard property, and ensure business continuity with this Fire Marshal Awareness Course Online UK. This Accredited training is designed to equip appointed Fire Marshals (also known as Fire Wardens) with the essential skills to prevent fires, respond to emergencies, and manage safe evacuations in line with UK regulations.
Workplace fires remain a leading cause of serious injuries, fatalities, and business closures in the UK, with thousands of non-domestic fires attended by Fire and Rescue Services each year. A trained Fire Marshal is both a legal and practical necessity for anyone working in offices, retail, hospitality, construction, healthcare, manufacturing, or any non-domestic premises under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
This course delivers clear, practical guidance in simple terms, making it suitable for both newly appointed Fire Marshals and experienced staff needing a refresher.
What You Will Learn
- The role and core responsibilities of a Fire Marshal / Fire Warden
- Legal duties under UK law, including the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the Fire Safety Act 2021, and the Building Safety Act 2022
- The science of fire — the fire triangle, how fires spread (conduction, convection, radiation, direct contact), and the four stages of fire development
- How to identify common workplace fire hazards (electrical faults, combustible waste, flammable substances, hot work, cooking equipment, and arson risks)
- How to carry out a five-step fire risk assessment and apply effective control measures
- Emergency procedures using the R.A.C.E. method (Raise the alarm, Alert others, Call 999, Evacuate)
- Safe evacuation protocols, assembly point procedures, and supporting vulnerable persons with PEEPs
- UK fire classifications (Classes A, B, C, D, F) and the correct extinguisher for each
- How to use a fire extinguisher safely using the PASS technique (Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep) — and, just as importantly, when not to fight a fire
Course Benefits
- Fully online and self-paced learning
- Accredited course
- Instant certificate upon completion
- Helps meet UK legal training requirements under the RRO 2005
- Ideal for office workers, site supervisors, retail staff, healthcare teams, and appointed Fire Marshals across all industries