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Fire Marshal

STA Level 2 · Regulated

Fire Marshal

Fire safety, prevention and evacuation for your workplace.

Duration: 1 day6 contact hours
Qualification STA: Level 2 AwardValid for 3 years
Onsite: £495per group, up to 12

Train your team onsite.

Practical training at your workplace.

£495per group

Up to 12 learners

Course details

Everything you need to know about this course.

Who is this course for?

This course is designed for employees who have been appointed as Fire Marshals or Fire Wardens within their organisation, as well as anyone with responsibility for assisting with fire safety procedures.

It is suitable for workplaces of all sizes and across all sectors, including offices, retail, hospitality, education, healthcare, manufacturing and industrial environments.

No previous fire safety training is required.

What you’ll learn

This course prepares you to take on the role of fire marshal or fire warden with confidence. You’ll learn how fires start and spread, how to spot hazards before they become a problem, and the practical, day-to-day things you can do to help keep your workplace and colleagues safe.

You’ll also be clear about what’s expected of you when the alarm sounds, from helping people leave the building safely to knowing what to do if you’re away from your own area at the time. You’ll come away understanding how fire safety is managed where you work, ready to carry out simple fire safety checks, give colleagues a fire safety briefing and play an active part in your organisation’s fire safety arrangements.

Fire science and hazards

How fires start in the workplace
The fire triangle
How fire and smoke spread
The dangers during and after a fire, including smoke and toxic gases
Spotting and controlling fire hazards

Escape, detection and firefighting

Escape routes and means of escape
Fire detection and raising the alarm
How fires are put out
Types of portable fire extinguisher and how they should be used safely
Fixed firefighting systems, such as sprinklers

Duties and the fire marshal role

Fire safety duties of employers and employees
Carrying out a simple fire safety inspection
The stages of a fire risk assessment
The fire marshal’s role day to day and during an emergency
What to do if the alarm sounds when you’re away from your area
Giving a fire safety briefing

Every topic on this course, free

Open the Fire Marshal guide →

Your trainer will support you throughout the course and check your progress as you go, so you’ll be well prepared when it’s time to be assessed.

Knowledge assessment

You'll complete short multiple-choice assessments to confirm your understanding.

Meet the required standard

You’ll need to achieve the required standard in all assessments to be awarded the qualification.

Safety Training Awards approved training centre

Regulated qualification awarded by Safety Training Awards (STA)

This course leads to a regulated qualification awarded by Safety Training Awards, an Ofqual recognised awarding organisation.

Successful learners receive the STA Level 2 Award for Fire Marshall Training (qualification number 600/9799/1), awarded by Safety Training Awards.

The qualification is assessed by a multiple-choice theory assessment. This course supports employers’ fire safety training arrangements under Northern Ireland fire safety legislation and helps designated fire marshals understand their role in fire prevention and evacuation.

The qualification is valid for three years. Learners need to retake the qualification before the certificate expiry date to remain qualified.

Regulated Qualification

Awarding organisation

Safety Training Awards

Qualification

STA Level 2 Award for Fire Marshall Training

Qualification number

600/9799/1

I’ve been asked to be a fire marshal. Is this the right course?

Yes. It’s designed for people appointed as fire marshals or fire wardens, and for anyone else with responsibility for fire safety at work. It covers both the day-to-day side of the role and what to do in an emergency.

Do I need any previous fire safety knowledge?

No. The course is designed for people with little or no previous fire safety training.

How is the course assessed?

With a multiple-choice theory paper, completed on your own under exam conditions. There’s no practical assessment, and everything in the paper is covered during the course.

Will we use real fire extinguishers?

The course covers the different types of fire extinguisher and how they should be used safely. If your organisation would like live fire extinguisher training, please contact us to discuss the options.

Is it a regulated qualification, and how long does it last?

Yes. You’ll receive the STA Level 2 Award for Fire Marshall Training, awarded by Safety Training Awards (STA). It’s valid for three years, and you’ll need to retake it before it expires to stay qualified. Learners must be 16 or over on the first day of the course.

When will I receive my certificate?

Certificates are usually issued within 72 hours of passing the course. You’ll receive yours by email, and you can access it any time through My Northlight.

Who is this course for?

It is suitable for workplaces of all sizes and across all sectors, including offices, retail, hospitality, education, healthcare, manufacturing and industrial environments.

No previous fire safety training is required.

What you’ll learn

FREE WITH THIS COURSE

Read the Fire Marshal guide

All 10 topics on the course, written and reviewed by our trainers. Use it to prepare, and keep coming back to it after your certificate.

What to Do in a Fire

Fire Extinguishers

Escape Routes & Alarms

Fire Warden Duties & Drills

Fire Risk Assessment

Fire Hazards & Smoke Spread

Open the Fire Marshal guide

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