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Fire Safety & Emergency ResponseFoundationCFSW

Certified Fire Safety Warden

Validates the knowledge required to prevent fires, carry out warden checks, raise the alarm and coordinate safe evacuation of an assigned area of premises.

Exam
1 h
Questions
40
Pass mark
65%
Valid for
3 years

About this certification

Holders can explain the fire triangle and common causes of workplace fires, and carry out routine checks of escape routes, fire doors and alarm call points. They understand evacuation strategies, assist people needing help to evacuate, select appropriate extinguishers for small fires where safe, and report to the person in charge at the assembly point.

Who it is for: Nominated fire wardens and marshals, receptionists, facilities staff and team leaders.

Syllabus

What you'll be assessed on — 5 modules. The percentage is each module's share of the exam.
  1. 01Fire Science and Causes20% of the exam
    • Explain the fire triangle and methods of heat transfer
    • Identify common ignition sources and fuels in the workplace
  2. 02Fire Prevention and Housekeeping20% of the exam
    • Describe good housekeeping and storage practices that reduce fire risk
    • Explain the role of fire risk assessment in prevention
  3. 03Fire Protection Measures15% of the exam
    • Describe detection, alarm, emergency lighting and compartmentation
    • Explain why fire doors and escape routes must be kept clear
  4. 04Warden Duties and Evacuation30% of the exam
    • Describe simultaneous, phased and stay-put evacuation strategies
    • Apply sweep, roll-call and assembly point procedures
    • Explain the purpose of personal emergency evacuation plans
  5. 05Extinguishers and Firefighting Equipment15% of the exam
    • Identify extinguisher types and the fire classes they are suitable for
    • Explain when to fight a fire and when to evacuate

Competencies assessed

  • Fire Awareness — Explains how fires start and spread.
  • Prevention Checks — Carries out routine warden checks and reports defects.
  • Evacuation Coordination — Coordinates the safe evacuation of an assigned area.
  • Equipment Selection — Identifies suitable firefighting equipment for small fires.

Exam blueprint

Closed-book, timed examination with single-choice questions.
Questions per module40 questions · 1 h · pass 65%
  • Fire Science and Causes8
  • Fire Prevention and Housekeeping8
  • Fire Protection Measures6
  • Warden Duties and Evacuation12
  • Extinguishers and Firefighting Equipment6
Question types
Single choice 100%
Delivery
Online (remote proctored), Test centre
Retakes
Up to three attempts within any 12-month period. A 14-day waiting period applies after a first unsuccessful attempt and 30 days after a second. Each retake requires a new booking and fee. Retakes draw a different randomised form from the question bank.

Provisional cut score — psychometric validation is required before live delivery. Blueprint v1.0.

Your path to certification

  1. 1

    Register

    Create a free account and start the programme.

  2. 2

    Practice

    Online practice test, 8 questions.

  3. 3

    Training

    Optional

    Online course or classroom — or skip it.

  4. 4

    Certification

    Independent exam and certification decision.

  • Practice test8 questions · 20 min · 70% to pass · free with the programme
  • Fire Safety Warden — online course14 h self-paced€349
  • Fire Safety Warden — classroom courseAtlas Test Centre (Demo), Berlin · 14 hDemo organisation€595
    • 27 Nov 2026 – 28 Nov 2026 · Atlas Test Centre (Demo), Berlin
    • 25 Dec 2026 – 26 Dec 2026 · Atlas Test Centre (Demo), Berlin

Training is optional and does not by itself confer certification. Find a training partner

Eligibility & prerequisites

Required

  • No formal prerequisites

Recommended

  • General familiarity with the workplace premises

More information

Certification process
  1. 1. Application — Create an account and apply for this certification.
  2. 2. Eligibility review — AQSCERT checks the formal eligibility requirements.
  3. 3. Assessment — Sit the 1 h examination online or at a test centre.
  4. 4. Independent decision — A decision maker not involved in your training or assessment reviews all evidence.
  5. 5. Issuance — A digitally signed certificate with QR verification, valid for 3 years.
  6. 6. Recertification — Before expiry, evidence 30 hours of CPD or re-sit the examination.
  7. Certificates may be suspended, withdrawn or revoked in line with the Certification Scheme. Status is always shown on the public verification page.
Scheme & accreditation
Certification scheme
Hazard-Specific Safety Certification Scheme
Scheme code
AQS-SCH-22
Scheme version
v1.0 (effective 1 Jan 2026)

Accreditation: AQSCERT is accredited by DA, an IAF MLA signatory, to ISO/IEC 17024. Our programmes are developed by leading experts from industry.

Ready to start CFSW?

Practise online, add optional training, then sit the independent exam.

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Certified Fire Safety Warden (CFSW) · AQSCERT