Everyone in your company must be 100% clear on fire warden responsibilities – not just the fire warden themselves. Fire can destroy lives and livelihoods, especially when they occur in a workplace.
Whether you’re a fire warden yourself, or want to learn more about their vital roles, we’ve put together this fire warden checklist to ensure you’re up to date with their full roles and responsibilities.
What Is a Fire Warden?
A fire warden is someone within an organisation who has been assigned responsibilities for assisting with the creation and conduction of fire safety procedures within that organisation. Legally, a company must select at least one designated person to be a fire warden, and this number should increase depending on the total number of employees.
Responsibilities can include – but are not limited to:
- Developing the fire evacuation plan
- Ensuring the good condition of fire safety equipment
- Conducting fire risk assessments
- Assisting with evacuation/fire fighting
- Carrying out fire drills
- Assessing company fire practices
Training will prepare potential fire wardens for their upcoming role.