The Fire Marshal for Care and Residential Services Training Course by Imperial Corporate Training Institute is designed to equip healthcare professionals, care home staff, and residential service teams with the knowledge and practical skills needed to manage fire safety effectively. This healthcare management training course focuses on fire prevention, emergency planning, evacuation procedures, and compliance with fire safety regulations in care and residential environments.
Participants will learn how to identify fire hazards, conduct fire risk assessments, implement preventive measures, and safely evacuate vulnerable residents during emergencies. The course also covers the responsibilities of a Fire Marshal, the correct use of firefighting equipment, and strategies for maintaining a safe environment while meeting legal and organisational fire safety requirements.
Objectives
Upon completing this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the roles and responsibilities of a Fire Marshal in care and residential services.
- Identify common fire hazards within healthcare and residential care settings.
- Conduct basic fire risk assessments and recommend control measures.
- Implement fire prevention strategies to reduce fire risks.
- Develop and maintain effective fire emergency and evacuation plans.
- Support the safe evacuation of elderly, disabled, and vulnerable residents.
- Use portable fire extinguishers safely and appropriately.
- Ensure compliance with fire safety legislation and workplace policies.
- Promote fire safety awareness among staff, residents, and visitors.
- Coordinate effectively with emergency services during fire incidents.
Target Audience
This course is suitable for:
- Fire Marshals and Fire Wardens
- Care Home Managers
- Residential Care Supervisors
- Nursing Home Staff
- Healthcare Administrators
- Healthcare Assistants
- Nurses
- Safety Officers
- Facilities Management Personnel
- Support Workers
- Residential Service Providers
- Anyone responsible for fire safety within care or residential facilities