For Theatres

THEATRE FIRE MARSHAL: TRAIN THE TRAINER

What will they learn?

This course will provide candidates with both the theoretical and practical aspects of the Theatre Fire Marshal role.

This training will equip suitably experienced and skilled individuals with comprehensive knowledge allowing them to design their own site-specific training.

Course content

• Fire behaviour
• Human nature
• General fire precautions, good housekeeping and how to avoid fire starting
• Emergency plans / Evacuation strategy
• Basic fire prevention / fire doors / exit routes
• Fire extinguishers
• Systematic searching
• Assisting those in premises to leave
• Firefighting equipment

Candidates attending the session will be provided with access to our theatre-specific Fire Awareness eLearning course to build foundational subject knowledge before attending the course.

Course materials, including a pre-written presentation, training notes and access to subject resources are provided for candidates to assist them with in-house delivery.

Practical fire-fighting (using live fire simulators and extinguishers) can be included in this course if the venue is suitable and there are adequate parking arrangements.

Practical training is used to enhance candidates' knowledge and understanding. It does not enable candidates to deliver live fire training.