Training
Fire Warden Course
The Fire Warden course provides individuals with essential knowledge and practical skills to oversee fire safety in the workplace and at home. This training provides participants with an understanding of the causes and effects of fire, practical knowledge of fire prevention, and the confidence to respond effectively in an emergency. Participants will also have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience using fire extinguishing equipment.
By the end of this training participants will:
- Have a greater awareness of the dangers of fire and smoke.
- Understand workplace fire safety measures.
- Know how to carry out safe evacuation procedures and account for personnel.
- Be confident in identifying and operating firefighting equipment.
- Be able to recognise potential fire hazards in the workplace.
- Have the ability to make basic fire risk assessments.
There are no formal entry requirements for this course. However, participants must be 18 years or older to attend.
Course Overview
Delivery by qualified and experienced St John Ambulance and Rescue trainers, the First Warden course combines theory and practical aspects within the same 4-hour training session and covers the following:
Theory
- Basic Elements of Construction & Safety Practice
- Basic Hazards
- Chemistry of Fire
- Classes of Fire
- Extinguishing Methods
- Occupational Health & Safety Legislation
- Physical Properties of Matter
- Role of Fire Warden
- Safety Equipment (Alarms, Smoke Doors, Fixed Installations)
- Safety Signage
- Safe Evacuation Techniques
- Types & Uses of Extinguishers
Practical
- Use of Fire Blanket
- Use of Fire Extinguishers
Assessment
Participants will be continuously assessed by the trainer throughout the course.
Certification
Internationally recognised St John Ambulance certificate
- Valid for three years
- Digital certificate issued via the Blockcert system with a PDF format available for download and printing. For more information check our Digital Certificates FAQs
- Complies with local Occupational Health & Safety regulations
Course Fees and Registration
Individual Fee: €45 per person
Companies and organisations can contact us on [email protected] for discounted rates.
Proceeds from our training courses support the community services provided by St John Malta.
Upcoming Training Schedule
Check out our upcoming training dates below. If you’re interested in a course not yet listed, please contact us and we’ll be happy to assist you in arranging it.
