Recognise how fires start
Understand fire chemistry, common causes and the everyday risks that should be identified and reduced at work.
Online fire safety training
Online Fire Marshal Training
Self-paced training for workplace fire marshals and fire wardens. Learn fire prevention and evacuation, and get a digital certificate when you pass.
Course price
VideoTile
£18.00 inc. VAT
- Digital certificate after successful completion
Training your team?
Pay once, then invite and assign learners through your organisation account.
£12.00 + VAT per learner
2 places: £24.00 + £4.80 VAT
Total to pay: £28.80
Save £6.00 excluding VAT
| Learners | Each + VAT |
|---|---|
| 1 | £15.00 |
| 2–9 | £12.00 |
| 10–49 | £10.00 |
| 50–99 | £7.50 |
| 100+ | £6.50 |
Each place is for this course. Learners receive their own course access after accepting your invitation.
Duration
220 minutes of video
CPD
5 CPD units
Assessment
Module assessments included
Course overview
Understand your role before an emergency
A fire marshal helps the workplace prepare for fire emergencies and supports the evacuation arrangements set by the employer. This course develops the knowledge behind that role, from spotting fire risks to knowing what to do when an alarm sounds.
The VideoTile course includes the content covered in its Basic Fire Awareness and Fire Extinguisher courses, alongside dedicated learning on fire marshal responsibilities, fire risk assessment, drills and evacuation.
Complete the online learning alongside instruction on your own premises, emergency plan and equipment. Your workplace fire risk assessment should guide the additional training you need for your duties.
Support fire prevention
Learn how building safety features, preventative measures and fire risk assessment contribute to a safer workplace.
Understand marshal responsibilities
Explore your role when a fire is discovered, how drills prepare people and why agreed evacuation procedures matter.
Understand extinguisher use
Learn about fire extinguishers and the checks considered before use, alongside the limits of online equipment training.
Quick facts
- Duration
- 220 minutes of video
- Learning
- Self-paced online course
- CPD
- 5 CPD units
- Assessment
- 16 modules with individual pass marks
- Certificate
- Digital certificate after successful completion
- Provider approvals
- CPD, Gatehouse Awards, Institute of Hospitality & IIRSM
Course preview
See the training before you start.
Course modules
16 modules, from fire prevention to evacuation
Module
1
Pass mark 70%
Chemistry of Fire
Introduces the conditions that allow a fire to start and continue, helping you understand how prevention works.
Module
2
Pass mark 70%
Common Causes of Fire
Looks at common sources of workplace fires and the hazards to watch for during everyday activities.
Module
3
Pass mark 70%
Basic Safety Features in Buildings
Introduces building features that support fire safety and why they need to remain effective and accessible.
Module
4
Pass mark 70%
Introduction to Fire Extinguishers
Provides a starting point for understanding fire extinguishers and their place within workplace fire precautions.
Module
5
Pass mark 70%
What to do in Cases of Fire?
Explores the immediate response to a fire and the importance of following your workplace emergency procedures.
Module
6
Pass mark 70%
Fire Statistics
Uses fire statistics to give context to workplace fire risks and the need for prevention and preparation.
Module
7
Pass mark 70%
Current Fire Safety Legislation
Introduces the fire safety responsibilities covered by the course and how they relate to workplace arrangements.
Module
8
Pass mark 70%
Fire Risk Assessment
Explains the purpose of assessing fire risks and how the findings help shape prevention and emergency planning.
Module
9
Pass mark 70%
Preventative Measures
Considers measures that reduce the chance of fire and the everyday actions that help maintain them.
Module
10
Pass mark 70%
Safety Features within Buildings
Builds on the earlier introduction to building safety, connecting protective features with fire marshal duties.
Module
11
Pass mark 70%
Role of the Fire Marshal
Focuses on the marshal's responsibilities and how the role supports the employer's fire safety arrangements.
Module
12
Pass mark 70%
Action on Fire Discovery
Examines the actions to consider when fire is discovered, including raising the alarm and following the emergency plan.
Module
13
Pass mark 70%
Fire Drills and Evacuation
Looks at preparing for evacuation, the purpose of fire drills and the marshal's part in agreed procedures.
Module
14
Pass mark 70%
Fire Extinguishers
Develops your understanding of extinguisher equipment as part of the workplace's wider fire safety measures.
Module
15
Pass mark 70%
Pre-Engagement Action
Covers the considerations before attempting to use an extinguisher, with personal safety and evacuation in mind.
Module
16
Pass mark 100%
Using a Fire Extinguisher
Covers the course's online learning on extinguisher use. Practical instruction should be provided where your duties require it.
Assessment and certificate
Check your knowledge as you learn
The provider lists a pass requirement for each of the 16 modules. Modules 1–15 require 70%; the final module, Using a Fire Extinguisher, requires 100%.
Assessed modules
16
Modules 1–15
70% pass mark
Module 16
100% pass mark
Learning access
Buy, open, complete, certify.
1
Buy through MyWorkLife
Complete checkout and keep the course linked to your MyWorkLife account.
2
Open it from My courses
Use the My courses area in your account to access the VideoTile training after purchase.
3
Work through the modules
Watch the online training and complete the assessments for all 16 modules.
4
Keep your digital certificate
Receive a digital certificate after successful completion and keep it with your workplace training records.
Workplace use
Put the learning into your workplace
Online learning builds knowledge. Effective fire safety also depends on the procedures, equipment and evacuation arrangements in your own workplace.
- Learn your own premises' alarm arrangements, escape routes, assembly points and emergency plan. Online training cannot provide that local instruction.
- Take part in workplace fire drills and any role-specific training, including arrangements for people who need help to evacuate.
- Where your role involves firefighting equipment, your employer should provide suitable instruction and practical training based on the fire risk assessment. Completing an online extinguisher module does not demonstrate hands-on competence.
- This course supports fire safety learning. It does not replace a workplace fire risk assessment or establish compliance by itself.
Who it is for
- Employees taking on fire marshal or fire warden responsibilities in their workplace.
- Existing fire marshals who want to revisit the knowledge behind their duties.
- Supervisors, team leaders and facilities staff who support workplace fire safety arrangements.
- Teams in offices, shops, warehouses and other workplaces who need a shared understanding of fire prevention and evacuation.
- Employers adding online fire safety learning to their premises-specific induction, procedures and drills.
FAQ
Questions before checkout
Are fire marshal and fire warden the same role?
Fire marshal and fire warden are commonly used names for employees who support workplace fire safety and evacuation. The duties assigned to you depend on your employer's emergency plan and premises.
Who is the Fire Marshal course suitable for?
It is designed for people taking on fire marshal or fire warden responsibilities, and existing marshals revisiting the knowledge behind their role. Employers should check that the course and any additional training meet their workplace risks and duties.
How long does the Fire Marshal course take?
The provider states 220 minutes of video content, or about 3 hours and 40 minutes. Allow extra time for loading, answering module questions and revisiting the learning.
What assessments are included?
The provider specification lists 16 assessed modules. Modules 1–15 each require a 70% pass mark. Module 16, Using a Fire Extinguisher, requires 100%.
Will I receive a certificate?
Yes. VideoTile provides a digital certificate after successful course completion. Keep it alongside your employer's records of premises-specific instruction and practical training.
Which approvals and CPD units does the course have?
The provider lists 5 CPD units and approval by CPD, Gatehouse Awards, the Institute of Hospitality and IIRSM for this Fire Marshal course.
Does online learning replace practical fire safety training?
No. You also need instruction on your own premises and emergency procedures. Where your role requires use of firefighting equipment, your employer should arrange suitable practical training according to the workplace fire risk assessment.
How do I access the course after purchase?
Buy the course through MyWorkLife, then open it from the My courses area in your account to access the VideoTile training.
When should fire marshal training be refreshed?
Your employer should plan refresher training using the workplace fire risk assessment and your responsibilities. Training should be revisited when risks, equipment, procedures or duties change, and reinforced through regular workplace drills.
Training several people?
Fire Marshal training for your team
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