Fire Wardens

Magnum Fire Wardens offer vital assistance for the development of commercial fire safety programs.

Fire warden duties include:

• Checking fire alarms are in working order and clearly visible. This is carried out once per week at least.
• Checking emergency exits are clear of obstructions and can be opened easily in an emergency.
• Ensuring that fire extinguishers are visible and are regularly serviced.
• Checking fire doors are in working order and are kept closed.
• Ensuring emergency lighting is functional.
• Is there adequate fire safety signage? Signage should be visible and securely fastened to the wall.
• General housekeeping practices. For example, are sources of heat kept apart from sources of fuel?
• Staff fire training induction.
• Carry out annual fire drills. This can help to cement training and check that all employees know what to do in an emergency fire situation.
• All fire safety activities are recorded and monitored.

In the event of a fire

Their first and foremost priority is to get everybody out of the building safely, including themselves. In addition to this magnum fire warden will also:

• Raise the alarm.
• Close all fire doors to stop the fire from spreading.
• Ensure that any vulnerable persons are evacuated according to their Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP).
• Ensure every person has left the building, including bathroom and storage areas.
• Use fire fighting equipment, such as extinguishers, if it is safe to do so.
• Support with roll calls. Is every person accounted for?
• Liaise with emergency services.