Fire Warden and Fire Marshal Training in Doha, Qatar

Fire Warden and Fire Marshal Training in Doha, Qatar prepares nominated employees to take responsibility for fire safety in their part of a building. Fire warden and fire marshal are two titles for the same role: different organizations and countries simply prefer one name or the other, and this Fire Marshal Training covers the full set of duties under either title. Learners study routine responsibilities such as checking escape routes, fire doors, alarms and extinguishers, as well as emergency duties including raising the alarm, guiding people out, sweeping their area and reporting to the person in charge.

The course is practical and scenario-based. Learners walk through evacuation drills, work on floor plans of typical buildings, discuss how to help visitors and people with disabilities, and practice clear, calm communication under pressure. Fire extinguisher selection and the PASS technique are introduced so wardens can decide when a small fire is safe to tackle. Organizations can book the program in-house, adapting it to their own fire procedures, assembly points and warden structure so new wardens are ready to act on their own floors.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Explain the routine and emergency duties of a fire warden or fire marshal

• Carry out and record daily or weekly fire safety checks in an assigned area

• Lead a calm evacuation and sweep the area without putting themselves at risk

• Assist visitors and people who need a personal emergency evacuation plan

• Report clearly at the assembly point and support roll call

• Decide when a small fire may be tackled and when to withdraw

This course is designed for employees appointed, or about to be appointed, as fire wardens or fire marshals.

• Nominated fire wardens and fire marshals

• Floor, department and shift coordinators

• Office managers and facilities supervisors

• Security and reception team leaders

• Health and safety representatives

Module 1: The Fire Warden and Fire Marshal Role

• Why the two titles describe the same role

• Routine duties versus emergency duties

• Working with the chief warden and safety team

• Limits of the role and personal safety first

Module 2: Fire Safety Checks

• Escape routes, exits and emergency lighting

• Fire doors, signage and housekeeping

• Extinguishers, call points and alarm panel indications

• Recording findings and escalating defects

Module 3: Leading an Evacuation

• Responding to the alarm and taking charge of an area

• Sweeping rooms, toilets and storage areas

• Closing doors and preventing use of lifts

• Directing people to the correct assembly point

Module 4: Vulnerable People and Visitors

• Personal emergency evacuation plans in practice

• Refuge areas and assisted evacuation

• Accounting for visitors and contractors

• Communicating calmly with distressed people

Module 5: Assembly, Reporting and Drills

• Roll call and reporting to the person in charge

• Briefing the Civil Defence on arrival

• Planning and reviewing fire drills

• Introduction to extinguisher choice and the PASS technique

High-rise offices, hotels, malls, hospitals, schools and labor accommodation in Qatar often hold large numbers of people from many language backgrounds, which makes clear leadership during an evacuation essential. Appointing and training fire wardens or fire marshals is a widely accepted way to make sure every floor is checked and every person is accounted for. The Civil Defence oversees building fire safety and emergency procedures, and a capable warden team helps employers meet those expectations and protect their people.

Join a scheduled class at our training center in Doha or attend live online. For organizations, the course can run as an in-house program at your premises or online, tailored to your sector, examples and schedule.