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Published: 21/03/2026

Fire warden training is a legal requirement for all Manchester businesses. Learn who needs training, how many fire wardens you need, and what the course covers. Public courses from £49pp.

Who Needs Fire Warden Training in Manchester?

Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, every workplace in Manchester and across the UK must have a sufficient number of trained fire wardens. As the responsible person for your premises, it is your legal duty to ensure staff are properly trained to act in the event of a fire.

How Many Fire Wardens Does Your Business Need?

There is no fixed ratio in law, but the general guidance is one fire warden per floor, plus additional wardens for high-risk areas. For a typical Manchester office, this usually means:

• Small office (under 20 staff): at least 1-2 fire wardens
• Medium premises (20-50 staff): 3-5 fire wardens
• Large or multi-floor premises: 1 per floor plus cover for shifts and absences

What Does Fire Warden Training Cover?

A quality fire warden training course should cover fire prevention, emergency evacuation procedures, fire extinguisher use (including live discharge), and understanding your fire risk assessment. Our 3-hour fire warden course in Manchester includes all of these elements plus a certificate valid for 3 years.

Public and Private Courses in Manchester

We run regular public fire warden training courses at our Manchester training centre, as well as private on-site courses at your premises anywhere in Greater Manchester. Public courses start from just £49 per person — ideal for businesses that only need to train one or two staff members at a time.

Book Your Fire Warden Training

View our upcoming public course dates or contact us to arrange a private course at your Manchester premises.

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