Skill Up Safety
Fire Wardens and Everyday Fire Prevention
Clear roles and communication help fire wardens support workplace fire safety.
Spot and report hazards
Within their agreed duties, fire wardens can help notice obstructed escape routes, poor housekeeping, damaged equipment or concerns about storage. Report problems through the organisation’s procedure rather than attempting repairs without authorisation.
Know the local arrangements
Wardens need to understand the building’s evacuation procedures, communication arrangements and the limits of their role. Staff, visitors and people needing assistance should be considered in the site’s planning.
Support the responsible person
Appointing wardens does not transfer the responsible person’s legal duties to them. Maintenance and technical checks should be completed by people with the relevant competence. A warden’s observations support, rather than replace, these arrangements.
Learn from drills
Use staff feedback and recorded observations to identify improvements. Agree actions and review whether they have been completed.
GOV.UK: Workplace fire safety responsibilities
The linked guidance covers England and Wales. Scotland and Northern Ireland have separate fire safety arrangements.
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