Fire Marshal training in Ireland ensures compliance with the Fire Services Acts 1981 & 2003 and HSA standards, providing staff with skills in fire prevention, risk assessment, and safe evacuation procedures.
A Fire Warden course gives staff the knowledge and confidence to act quickly and correctly during a fire emergency.
It ensures they understand legal responsibilities, evacuation procedures, hazard spotting, and how to support their workplace’s fire‑safety arrangements.
Completing this training helps organisations stay compliant while creating a safer environment for everyone on site.
Fire Safety & Marshal Instructor Course objectives:
On completion of this Fire Safety & Marshal Instructor Course learners will be able to:
- Explain what fire is
- Explain Fire Safety legal requirements
- Explain Employer responsibilities in relation to fire safety
- Explain the Fire Triangle
- Identify fire hazards
- Explain fire prcedures
- Compare and contrast the different types of Fire Extinguishers
- Demonstrate the correct use of Fire Extinguishers
- Outline the roles of a Fire Marshal/ Fire Warden
Course content:
- Unit 1 What? Why?
- Unit 2 Legislation
- Unit 3 Fire Prevention
- Unit 4 Fire Detection
- Unit 4 Fire Emergency Procedures
- Unit 5 Fire Extinguishment
- Unit 6 Human Behaviour in relation to Fire
- Unit 7 Roles & Responsibilities of Fire Marshal/ Fire Warden
Fire Wardens carry out routine checks and support the employer’s fire‑safety arrangements:
Check escape routes to ensure they are clear, unlocked, and properly signed.
Inspect fire extinguishers to confirm they are present, accessible, and in date.
Monitor fire doors to ensure they close correctly and are never wedged open.
Check emergency lighting for faults or damage.
Identify and report fire hazards, such as poor storage, overloaded sockets, or blocked exits.
Assist with fire‑safety documentation, including logbooks and inspection records.
Support the Fire Safety Risk Assessment, which is required under Irish law.
Promote fire‑safety awareness among staff and new employees.
Help organise and participate in fire drills, ensuring staff know evacuation routes.
Responsibilities During a Fire or Alarm
When an alarm sounds, the Fire Warden’s role becomes critical:
Raise the alarm if they discover a fire.
Guide people to the nearest safe exit, including visitors and contractors.
Assist vulnerable persons (mobility issues, anxiety, unfamiliar with the building).
Carry out a sweep of their designated area, without putting themselves at risk.
Close doors behind them to slow fire and smoke spread.
Avoid firefighting unless trained and it is safe to do so.
Report to the assembly point and provide information to the person in charge or emergency services.
Account for people and report anyone unaccounted for.
These actions support the employer’s duties under the Fire Services Acts 1981 & 2003, which require adequate fire‑safety measures and evacuation procedures.