Fire Marshal

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It is with immense pride that we announce that Kate Mason has been awarded the Women in Agriculture Education and Training Woman of the Year award at the The National Women in Agriculture Awards 2026, and is the icing on the cake as she celebrates 40 years of working with and for Vale Training Services Ltd.

The event celebrated 13 exceptional women from across the UK farming sector during a ceremony held on 5 May at the De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms. Organised by Mark Allen Group and supported by sponsors including Nestlé UK & Ireland, Co-op, HSBC UK, NFU, Noble Foods, and Pig World where you can read the full report, the awards recognised outstanding contributions across the agricultural industry. 

Winners were chosen from an extremely competitive shortlist, highlighting the growing strength, influence, and visibility of women throughout the sector.

For more information visit the NFU online page.

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All employees need a certain level of fire training and information. As a minimum, new starters need a basic induction which covers the alarm system, emergency procedures, and means of escape from the building.

The role of the fire marshal (or fire warden) carries a number of specific responsibilities which can vary from one company to another. Specific fire marshal training tailored to these roles should be given to all fire marshals and this should include practical fire extinguisher training and practice. The fire marshal’s role in an evacuation is vitally important to the safety of all building occupants and this topic must be explored in detail with reference to company emergency procedures.

Who is the course for:- Owners, Managers, Fire Marshalls or any person responsible for the use of fire extinguishers.

Course Certification:- UK Fire

Course Length:- Half day course

Course Times:- 9.00AM to 1.30PM or 1.00PM to 5.30PM

Instructor:- Various

Cost:- These are usually run clients own site as in houses courses. Price on application.

Venue:- To suit client.

Maximum number of delegates:- 12,  but is dependent on social distancing restrictions. 

The course will cover the following:-

  • Fire precautions regulations / legislation (inc Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005) 
  • Chemistry of fire and how fire spreads 
  • Common causes of fire 
  • Safety features within buildings 
  • Action on discovering a fire 
  • Calling the Fire Service 
  • Hazard spotting / hazard reduction 
  • Fire Notices • Evacuation procedures 
  • Evacuating people with special needs 
  • Liaising with Fire Controllers / Fire Service 
  • Daily and Weekly Fire Checks 
  • Record Keeping 
  • Staff induction 
  • Dealing with bomb threats (if requested) 
  • Fire Extinguisher Practice/Theory