Fire Warden Training
Prepares fire wardens to manage evacuations and emergency procedures confidently.
Fire Warden Training prepares appointed fire wardens and floor wardens to manage evacuations and emergency procedures confidently. It is ideal for offices, schools, healthcare facilities, retail sites and industrial workplaces.
The course covers the role and responsibilities of a fire warden, fire behaviour and common workplace hazards, evacuation procedures, assisting people with mobility needs, assembly point management and how to work alongside emergency services.
Delivered in class as a half-day session, the training combines clear theory with practical exercises, including a walk-through of realistic evacuation scenarios.
Assessment is completed through participation and practical activities on the day. Participants receive a certificate that is valid for two years, helping your workplace meet its emergency preparedness obligations.
Upcoming public classes
What You'll Learn in this Course
This course prepares appointed fire wardens to lead a safe, confident evacuation:
- Role & responsibilities of a fire warden
- Fire behaviour & workplace hazards
- Evacuation procedures
- Assisting people with mobility needs
- Assembly point management
- Working with emergency services
- Realistic evacuation walk-throughs
NZQA Credits
This course does not carry NZQA unit standards. You receive a MediTrain certificate of completion, valid for two years, supporting your workplace emergency preparedness obligations.
Course requirements
Students are required to:
- be able to read and understand English – there are practical exercises in this course.
- be 16 years or older.
If you have any questions about these requirements, please contact us before your course.
Why train with MediTrain?
NZQA approved provider
Nationally recognised training and assessment aligned to NZQA unit standards.
Over 30 years of experience
More than three decades of first aid training across New Zealand workplaces.
Blended learning that sticks
Online theory at your own pace backed by hands-on classroom practice.
Instructors from real medical backgrounds
Learn from trainers with genuine emergency and clinical experience.
Ready to get certified?
Start your course today and gain the confidence to respond when it matters most.
