Fire Warden Instructor

The Real Cost of Inadequate Fire Safety Training
• Common causes of workplace fires in Ireland
• Consequences of poor fire safety awareness and emergency preparedness
• Impact on employees, visitors, contractors, and organisations
• Business interruption, property damage, and reputational risks
• Lessons learned from workplace fire incidents and investigations

Understanding the Fire Warden Role
• Fire Warden responsibilities and limitations
• Fire prevention and risk awareness responsibilities
• Supporting safe evacuation procedures
• Emergency response coordination principles
• Fire Wardens as part of workplace safety culture

Understanding Adult Learning Principles
• How adults learn in workplace environments
• Creating engaging and effective training sessions
• Managing different learning styles
• Encouraging participation and interaction
• Building learner confidence and competence

Delivering Fire Warden Training Effectively
• Structuring Fire Warden training sessions
• Planning and preparing training delivery
• Presenting fire safety information clearly
• Managing group discussions and participation
• Maintaining learner engagement

Fire Safety Awareness & Hazard Recognition
• The fire triangle and fire development process
• Common workplace fire hazards
• Sources of ignition and combustible materials
• Fire prevention measures and controls
• Workplace fire risk awareness

Fire Detection, Alarm Systems & Emergency Procedures
• Understanding workplace fire alarm systems
• Emergency evacuation procedures
• Assembly points and accountability processes
• Assisting visitors, contractors, and vulnerable persons
• Emergency communication principles

Practical Fire Warden Training Techniques
• Delivering workplace fire scenarios
• Facilitating hazard recognition exercises
• Leading evacuation discussions and drills
• Assessing learner understanding
• Providing constructive feedback

Assessment & Training Evaluation
• Evaluating learner participation and understanding
• Questioning techniques and knowledge checks
• Recording attendance and training outcomes
• Supporting organisational competency records
• Continuous improvement of training delivery

Organisational Responsibility & Fire Safety Culture
• Employer responsibilities for fire safety training
• Management responsibilities
• Employee responsibilities
• Building a proactive fire safety culture
• Promoting ongoing fire risk awareness

Fire Warden Training as an Ongoing Risk Management Activity
• Maintaining instructor competence
• Reviewing fire safety procedures regularly
• Updating training to reflect organisational changes
• Supporting compliance and emergency preparedness
• Embedding fire safety awareness throughout the organisation

This course is suitable for individuals responsible for delivering fire safety training or managing workplace fire safety programmes.

Participants may include:

• Health & Safety Officers
• EHS Managers
• Facilities Managers
• Safety Coordinators
• Fire Wardens progressing to instructor level
• HR Managers responsible for workplace training
• Supervisors and team leaders
• Individuals responsible for internal safety training

No prior instructional experience is required, although basic fire safety awareness is beneficial.

Workplace Safety
Fire safety awareness and preparedness are essential to reduce risks and protect employees and property.

Organisational Preparedness
Trained Fire Warden instructors enable organisations to maintain internal fire safety training programmes.

Legal Compliance
Employers must ensure appropriate fire safety arrangements and emergency procedures are in place.

Safety Culture
Internal trainers help promote continuous fire safety awareness within organisations.

Participants will:

• Understand fire safety principles and workplace fire risks
• Recognise the responsibilities of Fire Wardens
• Understand workplace evacuation procedures
• Deliver Fire Warden training effectively
• Support workplace fire drills and emergency planning
• Promote fire safety awareness across the organisation

Instructor-led training combining theory and practical learning.

Includes:

• Fire safety scenario discussions
• Fire evacuation planning exercises
• Fire Warden training delivery guidance
• Interactive learning and group discussions

Delivered:

• Onsite at client premises, or
• At designated training venues / Online Webinar

This training supports employer obligations under:

• Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005
• Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007
• Fire Services Acts 1981 and 2003

Irish legislation requires organisations to:

• Implement fire safety management procedures
• Provide appropriate fire safety training
• Maintain safe evacuation procedures
• Ensure employees understand emergency response actions

Samson Training delivers professional workplace safety training focused on practical risk management and regulatory compliance.

Our training emphasises:

• Practical fire safety knowledge
• Clear training delivery techniques
• Real workplace fire safety scenarios
• Professional instruction from experienced trainers
• Supporting organisations to build internal safety capability

We focus on ensuring participants leave with the confidence to deliver Fire Warden training and support workplace fire safety programmes effectively.

What is Fire Warden Instructor training?
Fire Warden Instructor training prepares participants to deliver fire safety training within their organisation and support workplace fire safety management.

Who should attend a Fire Warden Instructor course?
Health and safety professionals, supervisors, facilities managers, and employees responsible for delivering internal fire safety training should attend this course.

How long is the Fire Warden Instructor course?
The course is delivered as a one-day training programme covering both fire safety knowledge and instructional guidance.

Does the course include guidance on conducting fire drills?
Yes. Participants learn how to organise and evaluate workplace fire evacuation drills.