Workplace Fire Warden workshop
A free half-day workshop for anyone responsible for workplace fire safety. Covers the legal framework, day-to-day warden duties, evacuation management, and PEEP planning — with a practical drill exercise for in-person attendees.
Workshop agenda
Half-day programme
Legal framework overview
RRO 2005 and OSHA 1910.38 — what the law requires of wardens, employers, and responsible persons.
Day-to-day warden duties
Escape route checks, fire door inspection, extinguisher checks, housekeeping hazards and record keeping.
Break
Evacuation management and PEEPs
Sweep-and-clear procedure, roll call, assembly point management, Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans, and fire service liaison.
Practical: fire drill debrief exercise (in-person) / video walkthrough (online)
Work through a simulated post-drill scenario, identifying what went well and what needs improvement.
Q&A and materials handout
Live questions, downloadable checklist and drill record template.
About this workshop
This workshop is designed for nominated fire wardens, safety officers, HR managers and anyone with a formal or informal responsibility for workplace fire safety. Content is built from reviewed guidance based on the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 for UK premises, and OSHA 1910.38 for US workplaces.
The practical drill exercise (in-person session) uses a simulated scenario to work through the sweep, roll call and fire service handover sequence. Online participants follow the same scenario via a guided video walkthrough and Q&A. All participants receive downloadable materials: a day-to-day warden checklist, a post-drill debrief form, and a PEEP template.
Included materials
- Fire warden day-to-day checklist (printable PDF)
- Post-drill debrief form and scoring guide
- PEEP template (Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan)
- Fire equipment inspection log (Excel and PDF)
- Slide deck (free to use for non-commercial fire safety training)
Prepare before you attend
Read the Fire warden duties guide before attending — it covers the same material in a more detailed format and will help you get more from the practical sections. The workplace use case checklist is also useful preparation. If your premises have extinguishers you have not used before, the Extinguisher finder will help you identify them.
Workshop content based on: RRO 2005 · OSHA 1910.38 · UK GOV fire safety guide · NFPA training resources
Workshop FAQ
Questions about the Fire Warden workshop
This workshop provides structured educational content aligned with UK RRO 2005 competency requirements and OSHA 1910.38 training principles, but it does not issue a formal qualification. A "competent person" certificate from an accredited provider is typically required for official fire warden designation. This workshop is best used as preparation before formal training, or as a refresher for existing wardens. Always confirm the requirements with your employer and local fire authority.
Yes. The content of both sessions is the same, but the in-person session includes a live drill exercise and equipment handling demonstration that the online session replaces with video walkthroughs. If you attend the in-person session, online access to the materials is also provided for post-session review.
Anyone with a role in workplace fire safety can benefit. Nominated fire wardens will get the most from the practical sections, but HR and facilities managers, new employees completing inductions, and any staff in high-risk areas (kitchens, server rooms, workshops) will also find it useful. The UK government fire safety guidance recommends that all staff receive basic fire safety instruction as part of their employment.
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (Article 21) requires the responsible person to ensure that employees receive adequate fire safety training when first employed and whenever circumstances change. Training must be tailored to the workplace and must be repeated at suitable intervals. There is no single legally required course — "adequate" training is defined relative to the risk level of the premises and the warden's designated responsibilities.