St John Ambulance – Fire Marshal Training
Fire Marshals are often the difference between a controlled evacuation and a chaotic one and the role carries real responsibility that goes well beyond pointing people towards the nearest exit. This St John Ambulance course covers fire safety legislation, fire risk assessment, prevention, detection, extinguisher use and emergency evacuation procedures, giving delegates the knowledge to carry out Fire Marshal duties effectively and respond correctly when a fire incident occurs. On successful completion, delegates receive a St John Ambulance Fire Marshal certificate.
• Role and responsibilities of a Fire Marshal
What the Fire Marshal role requires in practice, how it sits within the organisation's wider fire safety arrangements, and what fire safety legislation — including the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 — requires of employers and designated staff.
• Causes of fire and prevention
The common causes of workplace fires, how fire develops and spreads, and the practical steps Fire Marshals can take to identify and reduce fire risks before an incident occurs.
• Fire risk assessment and hazard identification
How to identify fire hazards in the workplace, contribute to fire risk assessments and ensure that identified risks are reported and acted upon in line with legal requirements.
• Fire detection and warning systems
The types of fire detection and warning systems found in workplaces, how they operate and what the Fire Marshal's responsibilities are when an alarm is activated.
• Fire safety signage and means of escape
How to interpret fire safety signage, verify that means of escape are clearly marked and unobstructed, and ensure that escape routes remain accessible and suitable for all building occupants.
• Emergency evacuation procedures
How to manage and support an emergency evacuation safely, including assisting colleagues who may need help evacuating, carrying out roll call procedures and liaising with emergency services on arrival.
• Fire extinguishers and their use
The classes of fire, the types of extinguisher available and how to select and use the correct extinguisher safely, including a practical demonstration where applicable.
• Actions to take in a fire
The step-by-step actions required of a Fire Marshal when a fire is discovered or an alarm is raised, including raising the alarm, making the decision to tackle or evacuate, and supporting the overall emergency response.
• Assessment
Scenario-based learning and instructor observation throughout the course.
Tutor-led course combining interactive discussion, scenario-based learning and practical demonstrations. Delivered in a small group environment by a specialist trainer.
Employees appointed as Fire Marshals or Fire Wardens, and anyone with designated fire safety responsibilities in the workplace. Suitable for all workplace environments.
| Location | Date | Duration | Time | Places | Price (Ex-VAT) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield | 15/06/26 - 15/06/26 | 1 day | 08:00 - 11:00 | 5/5 | From £170.00* | |
| Stoke on Trent | 15/06/26 - 15/06/26 | 1 day | 08:00 - 11:00 | 5/5 | From £170.00* | |
| Stevenage | 15/06/26 - 15/06/26 | 1 day | 08:00 - 11:00 | 5/5 | From £170.00* | |
| Leytonstone | 15/06/26 - 15/06/26 | 1 day | 08:00 - 11:00 | 5/5 | From £185.00* | |
| Redhill | 15/06/26 - 15/06/26 | 1 day | 08:00 - 11:00 | 5/5 | From £170.00* | |
| Gillingham | 15/06/26 - 15/06/26 | 1 day | 08:00 - 11:00 | 5/5 | From £170.00* | |
| Chelmsford | 15/06/26 - 15/06/26 | 1 day | 08:00 - 11:00 | 5/5 | From £170.00* | |
| Basingstoke | 15/06/26 - 15/06/26 | 1 day | 08:00 - 11:00 | 5/5 | From £170.00* |
*The advertised price is for Arco certification. If you choose to select the certification by an awarding body, such as City & Guilds or EUSR for example, then additional charges will apply. The total price for the option you select will be confirmed to you before booking and before any payment is taken.