Key terms
Fire warden: key terms
Plain-English definitions of the words used in the course. In the lessons, tap any underlined term to read its definition without leaving the page.
11 terms, United Kingdom version
- Assembly point
- The safe place outside where everyone gathers after leaving the building.
- Emergency lighting
- Lights that come on if the power fails, to light escape routes.
- Fire door
- A door built to hold back fire and smoke for a set time. It must close fully on its own.
- Fire drill
- A practice evacuation to test the plan and train staff.
- Fire emergency plan
- The written plan that sets out how to raise the alarm, evacuate, help people and check everyone is out.
- Fire warden
- A member of staff trained to help prevent fires and to lead the evacuation of their area.
- PASS
- How to use an extinguisher: pull, aim, squeeze, sweep.
- PEEP
- A plan, agreed in advance, for a person who needs help to evacuate.
- Refuge
- A protected area, often on a stairway, where a person can wait safely for help to evacuate.
- Roll call
- A check at the assembly point that everyone is accounted for.
- Sweep
- A quick check of every room and space in your area to make sure everyone has left.
These terms come from the United Kingdom version of the course. See what the course covers.