Fire Warden and Fire Extinguisher Training
Practical, real-world emergency response training. Build capable leaders and confident responders who know exactly what to do when the alarm sounds.
Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (HSWA) and the Fire and Emergency New Zealand (Fire Safety, Evacuation Procedures, and Evacuation Schemes) Regulations 2018, PCBUs must provide adequate emergency response plans and trained personnel to manage them. IMPAC's Fire Warden and Fire Extinguisher courses move beyond passive compliance, building the practical capability your people need to act decisively when the alarm sounds.
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Category overview
Having a fire extinguisher mounted on the wall or a designated warden's name on a noticeboard means absolutely nothing if panic takes over when an actual fire breaks out. Treating emergency response like an annual tick-box exercise — or assuming people will figure it out on the fly — is exactly how a minor incident escalates into a disaster.
At IMPAC we are practitioners, not theorists. Our entire Fire Warden and Fire Extinguisher pathway leaves boring safety videos and passive lectures behind. Industry-experienced trainers deliver a dynamic mix of in-depth fire science theory and highly tactile, scenario-based practice — from physically deploying a fire blanket through to managing a complex building evacuation or overseeing high-risk hot works.
We empower your staff, supervisors, and designated wardens with the quiet confidence to make fast, safe decisions under pressure — equipped to identify hazards, lead safe evacuations, and ensure everyone makes it out safely when it matters most.
Key Focus Areas
What this training covers
Practical fire suppression
Move beyond the manual. Gain hands-on, tactile experience identifying fire classes, selecting the correct management strategy, and physically operating hand extinguishers and fire blankets.
Evacuation leadership
Translate statutory requirements into practical leadership. Learn the critical differences between staged and total evacuations, how to coordinate effective fire drills, and how to liaise with emergency services.
Hazard identification and fire science
Understand how fires start and spread. Develop the capability to identify potential fuel sources, mitigate risks, and implement robust fire prevention measures in the workplace.
Hot works and fire watch protocols
Equip welders and dedicated Fire Watch personnel to enforce hot work permits, monitor high-risk activities, and execute mandatory post-work fire watches to prevent latent ignitions.
Available Courses
Our Fire Safety courses
Working with New Zealand's legal framework
Applicable Safety Regulations and Standards
Responding safely to a fire emergency requires a clear understanding of New Zealand's statutory requirements. Our training ensures your team can confidently navigate and apply these protocols:
- Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (HSWA) — Outlines the PCBU's duty to ensure the health and safety of workers, including the provision of adequate emergency response plans and equipment.
- Fire and Emergency NZ (Fire Safety, Evacuation Procedures, and Evacuation Schemes) Regulations 2018 — The legal requirements for maintaining effective evacuation schemes and ensuring personnel are trained to manage them.
- Building Act 2004 & Building Code Clause F6 — Sets the minimum requirements for fire safety systems, signage, and means of escape from fire in commercial buildings.
- Hot Works Permits & Fire Watch — Where welding, grinding, or cutting is conducted, PCBUs must enforce hot work permits and dedicated fire watch protocols before, during, and after the work.
NZQA Unit Standards
Our pathway delivers nationally recognised, heavily vetted competency in fire suppression and warden duties through the following unit standards:
- US 3271 — Use a hand-held fire extinguisher and fire blanket.
- US 4647 — Employ safety procedures during a workplace emergency.
- US 18408 — Carry out the duties of a building warden during an emergency.
Who Should Enrol
Industries and Roles
Designated Fire Wardens and Team Leaders
Personnel tasked with taking charge during an emergency, ensuring floors are cleared, panic is managed, and the building is safely evacuated.
General Staff and HR Professionals
Everyday employees who need the practical confidence to correctly use a fire extinguisher or blanket to suppress a small fire before it spreads.
Contractors and Hot Works Operators
Welders, fabricators, and dedicated Fire Watch personnel operating in high-risk environments where sparks, heat, and flammable materials are present.
Facilities and Operations Managers
Leaders responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the overarching emergency preparedness and evacuation schemes for their sites.
FAQs
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