Posted By Angelo Pinheiro Bob, If the fire wardens are not paid for this service, i.e. it is voluntary, they should be protected from prosecution in the situation you have described. However, the company will be expected to demonstrate their due diligence to the investigating agencies in a)informing all employees and visitors of fire and emergency procedure, b)installing the required fire detection and fighting equipment, as required by regulations, c)having emergency response plans, d)conducting drills and exercises to test the ERP, e)performing and following-up on routine fire and safety inspections. Angelo Pinheiro