Fire Warden and Fire Marshal Quiz: Roles and Responsibilities

Check your understanding of a fire warden or marshal's role before, during and after an evacuation. These 25 original questions explore alarms, safe area checks, escape routes, accountability, assistance and communicating with responders.

Scope and independent practice

Independent practice material, not an official fire-marshal examination, appointment or qualification. The guidance context is workplaces in England and Wales; duties and building strategies differ elsewhere. Your premises' fire risk assessment, emergency plan and role-specific practical training govern your actions.

How to use this quiz

Select one best answer for each question and review its explanation. The practice pass mark is 70%, with shuffled answers and retakes. Wardens must know their own premises, assigned areas and cover arrangements, and must never enter unsafe smoke conditions to complete a check.

Authoritative guidance

Reviewed against the following primary guidance on 10 November 2026. Recheck current guidance and local procedures when applying the learning.

• Fire safety and evacuation plans
• Equipment, drills and training
• Fire risk assessment guidance: places of assembly