Fashion for Protection: outfitting the fire warden for your organisation

With such a huge responsibility placed on their shoulders, the organisation must be able to equip its fire warden with the proper training course. A course like this is invaluable because the appointed individual will have both theoretical and practical education in all things fire-related. Theoretical lessons may include basic orientation regarding UK Fire Safety Laws, the role of a fire warden, first aid fire-fighting, fire risk assessment, fire behaviour, safe evacuation procedures, and the different types of equipment for fire prevention and fire-fighting, among others. Practical lessons, on the other hand, will include training on the operation of different extinguisher types, such as water, powder, CO2, foam, chemical, and water additive fire extinguishers.

Once the business' fire warden has completed training, he or she must be outfitted with clothing and equipment in the course of fulfilling their duties. Why you may ask? Isn't it enough that he or she knows how to do the job? Unfortunately, this is not the case. Highly-trained fire staff is only as effective as the people who recognise him and his capability to assist them during a fire. Hence, clothing that will make the fire warden immediately recognisable is of utmost importance.

Fortunately, low-priced fire warden kits that contain everything necessary to aid in a safe evacuation are available for purchase. Every workplace or mass celebrations are recommended to have such a kit in their premises or with the staff. The kit includes a Hi-vis waistcoat, a Telescopic Fire Warden sign, a compact high-power 10W megaphone c/w batteries, an aerosol gas fire horn, 10 x photoluminescent lightsticks - NATO military specification, 10 x emergency whistles, a photoluminescent armband, a high-power bright LED torch c/w/ batteries, and a red carrying holdall.

At first glance, as a business owner, one might be surprised by the expense and amount of training a fire warden needs to undergo. However, when you think about it, this person is being entrusted with the most precious things in the world-human life. Hence, a small investment in proper training and gear will accomplish three basic things: 1) It will give the fire warden the confidence to fulfil his or her responsibilities competently; 2) The business will be legally compliant, which, in turn, ensures proper protection for the premises and the people within it; and 3) It will promote a genuine sense of security and peace of mind for employees and customers. As the person who can direct people to safety in emergencies, a fire warden can truly be considered a lifeline of any organisation.