Fire Warden Course

In order to ensure effective fire safety, all companies have to appoint a sufficient number of employees in accordance with the legal requirements who can ensure evacuation and fight developing fires. This number of employees must be in proportion to the total number of employees and the hazards of the company. According to §10 ArbSchG and ASR 2.2, para. 6.2, at least 5% of the employees must be trained as fire wardens.  In addition, a sufficient number of employees must be trained in the use of fire extinguishing equipment.

The course is targeted at the following group of participants:

-          Employees who are to be or already are responsible for fire safety duties

-          Technical and administrative staff

-          Occupational safety officers

We provide you with the knowledge of all relevant aspects of preventive, defensive and organisational fire safety according to the Occupational Health and Safety Act and DGUV 205-023.

In addition to an overview of the current legal regulations, you will learn the basics of fire safety in the workplace - from structural fire safety to fire safety education and handling fire extinguishers.

The evacuation of buildings and the dangers to be expected are dealt with as well.

As a fire warden, you will not only be able to extinguish fires with the available equipment, but you will also know what measures to take to evacuate a building.

The duration of the course is 6 teaching units and includes e.g. the following topics:

-          The general legal framework - ArbSchG, ArbStättV, ASR A2.2, DGUV 205-023

-          Fire safety organisation in a company

-          The fire warden

  Behaviour in case of fire and evacuation

  Determining the number of fire wardens

  Responsibilities

  Equipment of the fire warden

  Fire safety plan

  Introduction to evacuation procedures

-          Fire and extinguishing in theory and practice

  Combustion process

  Dangers caused by fires

  Fire classes

  Extinguishing agents and their effect

-          Fire-fighting equipment

  Fire-fighting equipment for laypersons

  Operation of fire extinguishers

-          Practical training

  Handling and application of fire extinguishing equipment

  Extinguishing tactics and limits of fire fighting

After the course, your employer must instruct you in the local situation at your workplace concerning fire protection.  Afterwards you can be appointed as fire warden.

Duration: 6 lessons of 45 minutes each (7 hours including breaks)

Pre-registration is required.

Participation fee: 170 ,- EUR   
The course has to be payed in advance. No billing with the BG / accident insurance possible.

We accept the following payment methods:

Paypal

Bank Transfer

Please arrive 10 minutes before the course starts so that we can start on time. Thank you.

The course is aligned with §10 of the German Occupational Health and Safety Act (ArbSchG) and ASR A2.2.

As we conduct the practical fire-fighting exercises on an adjacent open space, bad weather might cause inconveniences. However, we also have a place where you can shelter from rain. 

Due to the practical fire-fighting exercises, we ask you to wear suitable clothing depending on the weather, which may also get dirty or damaged. We are not liable for any damage to clothing.