Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person is required to ensure that adequate fire safety training is provided to staff, including the appointment and training of fire wardens appropriate to the premises. An untrained fire warden is not simply a compliance gap — in a real emergency, it can mean the difference between an orderly evacuation and a dangerous, chaotic response.
Bristol’s commercial landscape presents a wide range of evacuation challenges — multi-storey office buildings in the city centre, hospitality venues along the Harbourside, busy retail units in Broadmead, and creative workspaces in Stokes Croft and Bedminster. Avon Fire & Rescue Service expects all workplaces to have trained fire wardens as part of their overall fire safety arrangements, and gaps in training provision are likely to appear as action points following a fire risk assessment.
Our training sessions are tailored to your premises and delivered on-site at your Bristol workplace. Topics covered include:
Training is delivered in a practical, accessible format using real-world scenarios relevant to your premises and industry. Certificates are issued to all delegates upon successful completion.
Every business we work with receives clear, proportionate advice — not jargon-heavy reports that gather dust on a shelf. We focus on what is actionable, realistic, and relevant to your specific premises and workforce.
Every Bristol business is different. We tailor our service to your actual premises, workforce, and risk profile — not a one-size-fits-all template.
JCT Health & Safety Consulting Ltd is led by Caspar Thomas, a Chartered Member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (CMIOSH) — the gold-standard professional designation in UK health and safety, recognised by the HSE and employers across every sector.
We are registered on the government-endorsed Occupational Safety Consultants Register (OSHCR), giving Bristol businesses independent assurance that our advice meets national professional standards.
We are based in Bristol and support businesses across the city and wider South West — including Bath, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, and beyond. Local knowledge, local commitment.
Whether you need a one-off assessment or an ongoing retained service, we work around your budget and operational requirements — no unnecessary extras, just the support your business actually needs.
There is no statutory minimum frequency for retraining, but most guidance recommends that fire warden training is refreshed annually or every two years — particularly where there has been a change of premises, layout, or personnel. Regular refresher training ensures wardens remain confident and up-to-date, which is likely to be noted favourably during a fire safety inspection.
Yes. We deliver fire warden training on-site, which means the training is tailored to the specific layout and emergency procedures of your building. On-site delivery allows us to walk delegates through your actual evacuation routes, assembly points, and fire-fighting equipment — making the training immediately applicable and far more effective than an off-the-shelf classroom session.
Yes. All delegates who complete our fire warden training receive a certificate of completion. This provides a documentary record of training provision, which is important both for your own health and safety records and in the event of any regulatory inspection or insurance enquiry.
No — these are two distinct but complementary requirements. A fire risk assessment is a systematic evaluation of fire hazards carried out by a qualified assessor. Fire warden training prepares nominated employees to fulfill their emergency roles. Both are required under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, and JCT Health & Safety Consulting Ltd can provide both — ensuring your Bristol business meets all of its fire safety obligations.