Fire Warden Training Course

1. Introduction to Fire Warden Role

1.1. Fire Warden Responsibilities

• Primary duties including (prevention activities, emergency response, and evacuation coordination)

• Legal responsibilities including (duty of care, regulatory compliance, and documentation)

• Organizational structure including (reporting relationships, team integration, and authority)

• Time commitment including (routine inspections, drills, and emergency response)

• Introduction to NFPA 101 and ISO 23601 standards for fire safety

1.2. Organizational Integration

• Emergency response team structure including (incident command, fire wardens, and safety personnel)

• Communication channels including (reporting procedures, emergency notification, and information flow)

• Authority hierarchy including (decision-making, evacuation orders, and coordination)

• Documentation requirements including (inspection records, incident reports, and training logs)

• Interaction with emergency services including (information transfer, facility access, and coordination)

2. Fire Science Fundamentals

2.1. Fire Tetrahedron

• Components including (fuel, oxygen, heat, and chemical reaction)

• Fire development including (incipient, growth, fully developed, and decay)

• Classes of fire including (A, B, C, D, and K/F)

• Fire spread mechanisms including (conduction, convection, and radiation)

• Smoke behavior including (buoyancy, movement patterns, and visibility impact)

2.2. Fire Hazard Recognition

• Ignition sources including (electrical, heating equipment, and smoking materials)

• Fuel load assessment including (combustible materials, storage practices, and housekeeping)

• High-risk areas including (kitchens, electrical rooms, and storage areas)

• Seasonal hazards including (heating equipment, holiday decorations, and outdoor conditions)

• Recognition methods including (inspection techniques, warning signs, and monitoring)

3. Fire Prevention Measures

3.1. Workplace Inspections

• Inspection frequency including (daily checks, weekly inspections, and monthly audits)

• Systematic approach including (checklists, documentation, and follow-up)

• Common violations including (blocked exits, improper storage, and overloaded circuits)

• Corrective actions including (immediate corrections, work orders, and management notification)

• Record keeping including (inspection logs, deficiency tracking, and resolution documentation)

3.2. Hazard Control

• Housekeeping practices including (waste management, storage organization, and cleanliness)

• Electrical safety including (proper loading, extension cord use, and equipment inspection)

• Hot work management including (permits, fire watch, and post-work monitoring)

• Storage practices including (clearance from ignition sources, sprinklers, and heat producing equipment)

• Hazardous materials including (proper storage, compatibility concerns, and spill control)

4. Fire Protection Systems

4.1. Detection and Alarm Systems

• Smoke detectors including (ionization, photoelectric, and beam detection)

• Heat detectors including (fixed temperature, rate-of-rise, and combination)

• Manual pull stations including (locations, operation, and access requirements)

• Fire alarm control panels including (zone identification, alarm verification, and reset procedures)

• System monitoring including (daily checks, fault indicators, and trouble signals)

4.2. Suppression Systems

• Sprinkler systems including (wet pipe, dry pipe, and pre-action)

• Portable extinguishers including (types, locations, and inspection requirements)

• Special suppression systems including (clean agent, kitchen hood, and foam)

• Fire hose stations including (locations, operation, and maintenance)

• System impairments including (planned outages, emergency impairments, and compensatory measures)

5. Emergency Procedures

5.1. Alarm Response

• Initial actions including (alarm verification, notification procedures, and system investigation)

• Communication protocol including (emergency announcement, notification sequence, and clear messaging)

• Decision making including (evacuation determination, shelter-in-place options, and escalation)

• Documentation including (incident time, notification sequence, and actions taken)

• Follow-up including (all-clear procedures, system reset, and monitoring)

5.2. Evacuation Management

• Evacuation decision criteria including (fire size, location, and threat assessment)

• Evacuation routes including (primary paths, alternate routes, and exit selection)

• Personnel direction including (clear instructions, flow management, and priority populations)

• Mobility-impaired assistance including (evacuation chairs, refuge areas, and buddy system)

• Assembly point management including (location selection, organization, and weather alternatives)

6. Fire Warden Equipment

6.1. Identification and Communication

• Identification items including (vests, armbands, and hard hats)

• Communication devices including (radios, phones, and emergency notification systems)

• Reference materials including (floor plans, emergency procedures, and contact lists)

• Personal protective equipment including (flashlights, whistles, and appropriate footwear)

• Documentation tools including (clipboards, checklists, and evacuation registers)

6.2. Emergency Equipment

• First aid supplies including (basic medical kit, burn treatment, and trauma supplies)

• Evacuation aids including (evacuation chairs, mobility assistance devices, and smoke hoods)

• Marking materials including (floor tape, door markers, and area designation)

• Scene management tools including (barrier tape, traffic cones, and directional indicators)

• Emergency lighting including (flashlights, headlamps, and portable area lighting)

7. Building Evacuation Techniques

7.1. Evacuation Coordination

• Floor/area clearing including (systematic search, room marking, and thoroughness)

• Traffic management including (flow direction, bottleneck prevention, and exit assignment)

• Special considerations including (security areas, equipment shutdown, and hazardous processes)

• Communication during evacuation including (clear directions, status updates, and reassurance)

• Authority assertion including (command presence, decisive direction, and compliance management)

7.2. Personnel Movement

• Crowd behavior including (panic prevention, group dynamics, and direction response)

• Movement pace including (appropriate speed, group cohesion, and congestion management)

• Stairwell management including (entry control, flow maintenance, and merging floors)

• Exit discharge including (exterior assembly guidance, traffic hazards, and dispersal)

• Re-entry prevention including (door security, perimeter control, and unauthorized access)

8. Special Evacuation Scenarios

8.1. Mobility-Impaired Evacuation

• Identification methods including (pre-registration, day visitors, and temporary conditions)

• Evacuation options including (assisted evacuation, phased evacuation, and refuge areas)

• Equipment utilization including (evacuation chairs, carry techniques, and mobility aids)

• Team approach including (buddy system, team lift, and role assignment)

• Documentation requirements including (location recording, assistance provided, and handoff verification)

8.2. Challenging Environments

• High-rise buildings including (phased evacuation, stairwell management, and extended descent)

• Large floor plates including (zone evacuation, extended search time, and team coordination)

• High occupancy areas including (assembly occupancies, retail spaces, and public venues)

• Limited visibility including (smoke conditions, power failure, and unfamiliar occupants)

• Extreme weather including (alternative assembly areas, exposure protection, and shelter considerations)

9. Personnel Accounting

9.1. Assembly Area Management

• Area organization including (department groupings, check-in points, and information stations)

• Accounting methods including (roll call, badge systems, and electronic verification)

• Missing person protocol including (information gathering, search consideration, and reporting)

• Communication systems including (runner system, radio networks, and information flow)

• Weather protection including (alternate locations, shelter arrangements, and exposure limitation)

9.2. Information Management

• Critical information collection including (missing persons, fire location, and hazard reports)

• Emergency services liaison including (information transfer, site representation, and escort)

• Management reporting including (status updates, incident progression, and resource needs)

• Documentation including (evacuation timing, personnel status, and incident details)

• Media management including (authorized spokespersons, information restrictions, and direction)

10. Fire Extinguisher Operation

10.1. Extinguisher Types and Selection

• Water extinguishers including (application, suitable fires, and limitations)

• Dry chemical including (ABC, BC, and specialized powders)

• Carbon dioxide including (application technique, effectiveness, and safety concerns)

• Specialty extinguishers including (Class D, Class K, and clean agent)

• Selection criteria including (fire classification, size, location, and operator safety)

10.2. Operation Techniques

• Operational decision including (fire size, evacuation priority, and safety assessment)

• PASS technique including (pull, aim, squeeze, and sweep)

• Approach methods including (wind direction, escape route, and safe distance)

• Application strategies including (base of fire, coverage pattern, and duration management)

• Follow-up including (monitoring, re-ignition prevention, and extinguisher replacement)

11. Emergency Communications

11.1. Alarm Activation

• Manual pull stations including (location knowledge, operation technique, and activation decision)

• Verbal alerts including (clear language, projection technique, and essential information)

• Emergency notification systems including (phone procedures, automated systems, and activation methods)

• Public address announcements including (clear instructions, calm delivery, and essential information)

• Notification sequence including (internal alert, emergency services, and management notification)

11.2. Communication Techniques

• Clear commands including (simple language, direct instructions, and action statements)

• Status reporting including (concise information, essential details, and regular updates)

• Emergency services interaction including (critical information, answering questions, and direction provision)

• Communication under stress including (voice control, message repetition, and confirmation)

• Non-verbal communication including (hand signals, gestures, and directional indications)

12. Working with Emergency Services

12.1. First Responder Support

• Initial contact including (meeting location, identification as fire warden, and transfer of command)

• Information transfer including (fire location, spread, occupancy status, and hazards)

• Site guidance including (access points, equipment locations, and utility controls)

• Resource provision including (floor plans, key access, and site knowledge)

• Ongoing assistance including (answering questions, providing updates, and following instructions)

12.2. Scene Management

• Perimeter control including (access restriction, crowd management, and traffic control)

• Media management including (designated areas, information referral, and access restriction)

• Re-entry control including (authorization verification, timing coordination, and safety confirmation)

• Investigation support including (witness identification, observation reporting, and evidence preservation)

• Return to normal operations including (all-clear procedures, systems restoration, and final inspection)

13. Fire Drills and Exercises

13.1. Drill Planning

• Frequency requirements including (regulatory mandates, best practices, and organizational policy)

• Scenario development including (various conditions, locations, and complexity levels)

• Notification methodology including (advance notice, limited notice, and surprise drills)

• Documentation including (planning records, objectives, and evaluation criteria)

• Coordination including (management approval, department notification, and emergency service liaison)

13.2. Drill Execution

• Pre-drill briefing including (observer instructions, safety guidelines, and evaluation focus)

• Activation methods including (alarm initiation, scenario announcement, and simulation techniques)

• Observation points including (critical areas, bottlenecks, and special concern locations)

• Performance evaluation including (timing, procedure adherence, and effectiveness)

• Post-drill activities including (all-clear, re-entry, and immediate feedback)

14. Post-Incident Activities

14.1. Incident Analysis

• Debriefing process including (timing, participation, and discussion structure)

• Performance evaluation including (timeline review, procedure adherence, and effectiveness)

• Improvement identification including (weaknesses, bottlenecks, and system failures)

• Root cause analysis including (contributing factors, prevention opportunities, and systemic issues)

• Documentation including (incident records, evaluation findings, and recommendations)

14.2. Follow-up Actions

• Procedure updates including (revision process, approval, and communication)

• Training needs including (refresher requirements, skill development, and knowledge enhancement)

• Equipment evaluation including (adequacy assessment, maintenance review, and upgrade consideration)

• Preventive measures including (hazard mitigation, engineering controls, and administrative controls)

• Recognition including (effective performance acknowledgment, team appreciation, and lessons sharing)

15. Documentation and Record Keeping

15.1. Required Records

• Inspection logs including (frequency, findings, and corrective actions)

• Training records including (initial training, refreshers, and skill verification)

• Drill documentation including (dates, scenarios, and evaluation results)

• Incident reports including (alarms, fires, and evacuation events)

• Equipment checks including (fire extinguishers, emergency lighting, and safety equipment)

15.2. Documentation Best Practices

• Record organization including (filing systems, access methods, and retention)

• Electronic systems including (digital records, backup procedures, and retrieval)

• Regulatory compliance including (required forms, submission timing, and agency requirements)

• Trending analysis including (pattern identification, recurring issues, and preventive focus)

• Quality control including (completeness verification, accuracy check, and signature requirements)

16. Case Studies & Group Discussions

• Real incidents including (actual fires, successful evacuations, and system failures)

• Middle East workplace fires including (regional factors, cultural considerations, and building types)

• Evacuation successes including (coordination effectiveness, timing achievements, and positive outcomes)

• System failures including (alarm deficiencies, evacuation challenges, and communication breakdowns)

• The importance of proper training in successful emergency management