Fire Marshal

The Real Cost of Workplace Fire Incidents
• Common causes of workplace fires in Ireland
• Impact of fire incidents on employees, visitors, contractors, and business operations
• Property damage, business interruption, and financial loss
• Legal responsibilities and enforcement consequences
• Lessons learned from real workplace fire emergencies

Understanding the Fire Marshal Role
• The role and responsibilities of a Fire Marshal
• Difference between Fire Marshals and Fire Wardens (where applicable)
• Supporting organisational fire safety arrangements
• Working within the limits of the Fire Marshal role
• Promoting a proactive fire safety culture

Fire Risk Awareness & Hazard Identification
• Understanding how workplace fires start
• Identifying common ignition sources and fuel hazards
• Recognising fire risks in offices, manufacturing, retail, hospitality, healthcare, and industrial environments
• Good housekeeping and fire prevention measures
• Maintaining escape routes and fire safety equipment awareness

Fire Prevention & Safe Workplace Practices
• Fire prevention responsibilities for employees and managers
• Fire doors, compartmentation, and escape route management
• Reporting hazards and unsafe conditions
• Importance of routine fire safety checks
• Supporting workplace fire risk assessments

Emergency Evacuation Procedures
• Fire alarm activation and emergency response
• Coordinating safe and orderly evacuations
• Checking designated areas where safe to do so
• Assisting visitors and mobility-impaired persons in accordance with emergency procedures
• Assembly point management and roll-call awareness

Communication During Emergencies
• Communicating effectively during evacuations
• Liaising with emergency services and management
• Escalating concerns appropriately
• Maintaining calm under pressure
• Recording and reporting post-incident observations

Organisational Responsibility & Fire Safety Culture
• Employee responsibilities
• Fire Marshal responsibilities
• Supervisor and management responsibilities
• Supporting organisational fire safety systems
• Encouraging continuous fire safety awareness

Fire Safety as an Ongoing Risk Management Activity
• Maintaining Fire Marshal competency
• Participating in fire drills and emergency exercises
• Supporting regular fire safety inspections
• Reviewing emergency procedures
• Embedding fire safety into everyday workplace operations

This course is suitable for individuals designated as Fire Marshals or Fire Wardens within their organisation.

Participants may include:

• Health & Safety Officers
• Supervisors and Team Leaders
• Office Managers
• Facilities Managers
• HR Personnel
• Security staff
• Maintenance personnel
• Employees assigned Fire Marshal responsibilities

No previous fire safety training is required.

Fire Risk Awareness
Workplace fires can develop quickly. Training helps employees recognise and reduce potential fire hazards.

Emergency Preparedness
Trained Fire Marshals help guide safe evacuations and ensure emergency procedures are followed.

Workplace Safety
Fire safety training supports a safer working environment for employees and visitors.

Organisational Responsibility
Employers must ensure appropriate fire safety arrangements and trained personnel are available in workplaces.

Participants will:

• Understand the causes and risks of workplace fires
• Identify common fire hazards
• Understand the responsibilities of a Fire Marshal
• Support safe workplace evacuation procedures
• Understand fire extinguisher types and uses
• Promote fire safety awareness within the organisation

Instructor-led training session.

Includes:

• Fire safety awareness training
• Emergency evacuation guidance
• Fire hazard identification
• Interactive discussion and examples

Delivered:

• Onsite at client premises, or
• 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 – Part 3: Fire Safety

Irish legislation requires employers to:

• Implement fire safety measures
• Provide emergency evacuation procedures
• Ensure employees are informed of fire risks
• Maintain safe escape routes and emergency plans

Samson Training delivers practical fire safety training focused on emergency preparedness, leadership, and organisational responsibility.

Our approach emphasises:

• Practical fire safety leadership
• Real workplace emergency scenarios
• Clear understanding of Fire Marshal responsibilities
• Observation-led hazard awareness
• Prevention-focused learning
• Consistent professional delivery

We position Fire Marshals as key contributors to workplace emergency preparedness, helping organisations strengthen fire safety culture, improve evacuation coordination, and support legal compliance.

What is Fire Marshal training?
Fire Marshal training teaches designated staff how to assist with fire safety management, identify fire hazards, and support safe workplace evacuations during emergencies.

Who should attend Fire Marshal training?
Employees appointed as Fire Marshals or Fire Wardens, as well as supervisors and staff responsible for emergency evacuation procedures.

How long does Fire Marshal training take?
This course is delivered as a 2-hour fire safety awareness session.

Does the course include fire extinguisher training?
The course provides awareness of fire extinguisher types and their use. Practical extinguisher training can be delivered as an additional session if required.