Who Requires Fire Training?
All employees should be instructed in basic fire safety procedures
i.e. the action they should take in the event of a fire.
Do You Require a Fire Warden?
There is no definitive answer here.
It depends on the numbers employed and the type and layout of the premises.
What Does a Fire Warden Do?
1) Keep the risks from fire to a minimum.
2) Ensure the safe evacuation of all persons in the event of fire.

Firecall Fire Training Courses

Firecall run two training courses, which enable employers to fulfil their legal obligations:

Why training is so important.

As an employer what are my responsibilities?
As an employer you should make sure that all your employees know what action they should take in the event of fire.
This duty is encapsulated in three acts:
1) The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
2) The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations
3) The Fire Precautions (Workplace) Regulations 1999

The Responsible Person.
Your Fire Risk Assessment will have emphasised the need to appoint a 'Responsible Person' for your property. The Responsible Person should recieve sufficient training so that they can safe guard your employees so that they know what action to take in the event of a fire. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 & 1974 Health & Safety Act requires all staff to receive the appropriate fire training. It is the duty of the "Responsible Person" (the person either appointed or by default) in charge of fire safety, to ensure that all employees have the relevant fire training.

Duties of the Responsible Person.
1) Regular inspection, testing and maintenance of both active (fire alarms, extinguishers etc.) and passive (fire doors, seals, means of escape etc.) fire precautions.
2) Liaising with contractors to ensure safe working practices are used.
3) Keeping all 'Relevant Persons' informed of all fire related matters.
4) Formulating the'Emergency Plan' for the safe evacuation of the building.
5) Recording all fire related matters within the log book.
6) A deputy should be appointed to provide cover for the Responsible Person.
7) In multi-occupied premises it is the duty of the Responsible Person to co-operate and liaise with other Responsible Persons in the building.