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Fire Warden versus Fire Marshall - what is the difference?
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#1 Posted : 21 September 2007 10:46:00(UTC)
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Posted By Barry J
I wonder if anyone could please inform me of the difference between a "Fire Warden" and a "Fire Marshall" and the duties they have? Thanks in advance
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#2 Posted : 21 September 2007 10:54:00(UTC)
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Posted By Richie H
Barry,

Maybe i am wrong, and hope i dont get hung out to dry here, but i am sure it is just terminology - they are both one of the same, thus duties are the same.

Cheers
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#3 Posted : 21 September 2007 11:05:00(UTC)
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Posted By CFT
We use the Marshal as the main coordinator and the fire wardens to check the assembly point etc but wait for the signal from the Marshall so that they may return to work.

CFT
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#4 Posted : 21 September 2007 11:09:00(UTC)
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Posted By PH
It just depends on what your company likes to call them. One of our clients has fire wardens doing the building sweeps etc. and the fire marshall coordinating the assembly point.
You can call them what you like really as long as they fulfill their function.
Regards, P.
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#5 Posted : 21 September 2007 11:13:00(UTC)
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Posted By Ken John
I believe you are right. It is just the terminology.

Ken
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#6 Posted : 21 September 2007 11:18:00(UTC)
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Posted By Konstanty Budkiewicz
Barry,
We follow PH's approach. Just ensure that your fire policy/procedure identifies roles and responsiblities correctly and you can then call the posts whatever you like. After all its your train set.
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#7 Posted : 21 September 2007 11:34:00(UTC)
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Posted By Barry J
Thanks very much for all the responses, as this info is really helpful and seems to point toward the same answer.
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