Fire Warden

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
• Injuries, property damage, business interruption, and financial loss
• Legal responsibilities and potential enforcement action
• Lessons learned from workplace fire incidents

Understanding the Fire Warden Role
• The purpose and responsibilities of a Fire Warden
• Supporting organisational fire safety arrangements
• Working alongside Fire Marshals and emergency services
• Understanding the limits of the Fire Warden role
• Promoting a proactive fire safety culture

Hazard Identification & Fire Risk Awareness
• Identifying common workplace fire hazards
• Sources of ignition and combustible materials
• Good housekeeping and fire prevention measures
• Maintaining fire doors, escape routes, and emergency exits
• Recognising unsafe conditions and reporting hazards

Fire Detection & Emergency Warning Systems
• Fire alarm systems and emergency procedures
• Employee responsibilities during alarm activation
• Understanding emergency signage and escape routes
• Fire safety equipment awareness
• Importance of routine workplace fire inspections

Emergency Evacuation Procedures
• Coordinating safe workplace evacuations
• Conducting area checks where safe to do so
• Assisting visitors, contractors, and vulnerable persons in accordance with workplace procedures
• Assembly point management and roll-call procedures
• Communicating effectively during emergencies

Fire Extinguisher Awareness
• Understanding fire classes and extinguisher types
• Safe principles for first-aid firefighting
• Personal safety considerations
• Recognising the limitations of portable fire extinguishers
• Knowing when evacuation is the safest response

Organisational Responsibility & Fire Safety Culture
• Employee responsibilities
• Fire Warden responsibilities
• Supervisor and management responsibilities
• Reporting fire hazards and unsafe conditions
• Supporting ongoing workplace fire safety awareness

Fire Safety as an Ongoing Risk Management Activity
• Participating in fire drills and evacuation exercises
• Monitoring fire safety arrangements
• Reviewing emergency procedures
• Maintaining Fire Warden competency
• Embedding fire safety into everyday workplace operations

This course is suitable for individuals responsible for workplace safety, compliance, and operational oversight, including:

• Human Resources Managers & Directors
• HR Business Partners
• Facilities Managers
• Safety Managers & Safety Officers
• EHS Managers
• Operations Managers
• General Management teams
• Quality Management professionals
• General Office Management
• Hospitality Management teams
• Supervisors or designated Fire Wardens / Fire Marshals

No prior fire safety training is required.

Risk Management
Workplace fires can develop rapidly and require organised evacuation supported by trained personnel.

Legal Responsibility
Irish employers must implement adequate emergency procedures and appoint competent persons to assist in fire safety management.

Compliance
Training supports organisational duties under Irish safety legislation.

Operational Consistency
Clear evacuation roles reduce confusion and improve decision-making during emergencies.

Participants will:

• Understand fire risks within Irish workplaces
• Recognise Fire Warden responsibilities and limitations
• Support safe and structured evacuation procedures
• Identify fire hazards and prevention measures
• Assist organisations in maintaining ongoing fire safety awareness
• Contribute to compliant workplace emergency arrangements

• Instructor-led training
• Interactive and scenario-based learning
• Workplace-relevant examples from Irish environments
• Delivered:
o Onsite at client premises, or
o At designated training venues
• Designed for engagement and practical understanding rather than theory-only instruction

This training supports employer obligations under:
• Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005
• Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007 (as amended)
• Fire Services Acts 1981 & 2003
Irish legislation requires employers to:
• Provide safe emergency procedures
• Appoint competent persons
• Ensure staff are adequately trained in evacuation and fire safety responsibilities

Samson Training delivers practical fire safety training focused on prevention, evacuation leadership, and organisational responsibility.

Our approach emphasises:

• Practical Fire Warden responsibilities
• Real workplace emergency scenarios
• Observation-led fire hazard awareness
• Clear evacuation leadership guidance
• Consistent professional delivery
• Supporting long-term workplace fire safety culture

We position Fire Wardens as key contributors to workplace emergency preparedness, helping organisations strengthen evacuation procedures, reduce fire risks, and maintain legal compliance.

Do organisations in Ireland legally require Fire Warden training?
Irish legislation requires employers to appoint competent persons to assist with emergency procedures. Fire Warden training supports this legal obligation.

How many Fire Wardens should an organisation have?
This depends on workplace size, layout, and risk assessment outcomes. Multiple wardens are typically required for larger premises.

Is practical fire extinguisher training included?
This course focuses on evacuation and fire safety management responsibilities. Practical extinguisher training can be delivered separately if required.

Is this course suitable for office environments?
Yes. The training is relevant across office, industrial, retail, healthcare, and hospitality workplaces.

How long is certification valid?
Organisations commonly refresh Fire Warden training every 2–3 years or following significant workplace changes.

Can the course be delivered onsite?
Yes. Training can be delivered onsite and tailored to organisational layouts and procedures.