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Fire Marshals
Fire marshal services
Established 2016 · Trained staff · UK & Ireland coverage
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Fire marshals
Fire marshals who keep your people safe
FCS Group provides fire marshal services and fire watch hire across the UK and Ireland, with trained fire marshals for construction sites, events, offices, warehouses and industrial sites. Our marshals help prevent fires, watch for hazards, keep escape routes clear and guide people to safety if the alarm goes off. We supply cover on short-term or long-term contracts.
Whether you need one marshal for a day of hot works or a full team for a large event, we plan the cover around your site, your fire risk assessment and your budget. You get a named account manager, clear fire logs and one number to call.
What’s included
- Trained, uniformed fire marshals in hi-vis
- Fire watch patrols of buildings and sites
- Hot-work fire watch during and after works
- Checks of fire exits, escape routes and equipment
- Raising the alarm and supporting evacuations
- Fire logs and incident reports for every shift
- Relief marshals to cover sickness and holidays
- A dedicated account manager
The basics
What does a fire marshal do?
A fire marshal is a trained person on site whose job is to prevent fires and keep people safe if one starts. They check fire exits, escape routes and fire-fighting equipment, look for hazards such as blocked doors or unsafe hot works, and raise the alarm quickly.
If there is an emergency, marshals guide people out, sweep their area and report to the assembly point. In England and Wales, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires the responsible person to appoint competent people to help with fire safety, and many sites use dedicated marshals to meet that duty. For when you need a fire watch after hot works or an alarm fault, and what it costs, read our guide to fire watch in the UK.
Our marshals
Fire marshal and fire watch services we provide
Site fire marshals
Marshals based on your site for the full shift, checking exits, equipment and hazards and ready to lead an evacuation.
Fire watch patrols
Regular patrols when your fire alarm, sprinklers or detection system are out of action, or when the fire risk is higher.
Hot-work fire watch
Marshals who watch welding, cutting and grinding work and check the area afterwards for smouldering materials.
Event fire marshals
Marshals for concerts, festivals, venues and corporate events, working alongside your stewards and security team.
Temporary and short-notice cover
Extra marshals for refurbishments, shutdowns, system faults or busy periods, for a day or a few months.
Evacuation and drill support
Marshals who help plan and run fire drills and guide staff and visitors out safely during an evacuation.
Who we work with
Sectors we protect
Offices and commercial buildings
Fire marshals for refurbishments, alarm faults and busy periods, keeping staff and visitors safe.
Construction sites
Hot-work fire watch, site patrols and checks of temporary escape routes as the build changes.
Warehouses and logistics
Fire watch in large storage areas, checks of exits and racking, and cover during system maintenance.
Industrial and manufacturing sites
Cover during shutdowns, maintenance and hot works, with regular checks of high-risk areas.
Retail and shopping centres
Marshals who keep exits clear and help evacuate busy stores and centres quickly.
Events
Fire marshals for concerts, festivals and venues, keeping crowds safe and exits clear.
Why FCS Group
Why businesses choose FCS Group
Standards
Trained fire marshals
We only deploy marshals we would trust on our own sites. Before anyone starts with a client, we check their background and right to work, then brief them on the site, its fire risks and its evacuation plan.
- Trained in fire safety duties and evacuation procedures
- Background, identity and right-to-work checks before deployment
- Site induction and written assignment instructions for every new site
- Ongoing training so marshals stay alert, professional and ready to respond
- Clear hi-vis identification at all times
Reporting and response
Fire logs you can see, cover you can count on
Our marshals keep fire logs of every patrol and check and report every incident, so you always have a clear record for managers, auditors and insurers.
Getting started
How it works
Pricing
How much does a fire marshal cost?
Fire marshal rates in the UK usually depend on:
- Hours and shift pattern (nights, weekends and bank holidays cost more)
- Contract length (longer contracts usually cost less per hour)
- Location
- Type of cover (site marshal, fire watch, hot works, events)
- How many marshals your site size and fire risk need
Your price
Testimonials
What our clients say
Great service
Great service with a grand level of professionalism, I would recommend this to everyone who is in need of such service, won’t be disappointed.
I would highly recommend First Class Services Group. They have always provided a top-quality service for a range of different venues big or small. They have a large very professional team from a variety of backgrounds bringing different strengths to different situations. The management team are hands-on and always tries to resolve any issues quickly and efficiently. They are really approachable, reliable and polite which is exactly what you need. Top-class security service.
Coverage
Areas we cover
We supply fire marshals across England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, including:
FAQs
Fire marshal FAQs
A fire marshal helps prevent fires and keeps people safe. They check fire exits, escape routes and equipment, watch for hazards, raise the alarm and guide people out during an evacuation.
In England and Wales, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires the responsible person to appoint competent people to help with fire safety. Similar duties apply in Scotland and Northern Ireland. Your fire risk assessment shows how many you need.
A fire watch is a dedicated patrol by trained marshals when a fire alarm, sprinkler or detection system is out of action, or when the fire risk on site is higher than usual. They look for signs of fire and raise the alarm straight away.
Yes. Our marshals watch welding, cutting and grinding work and check the area after the work finishes for smouldering materials.
Industry guidance says a continuous fire watch should stay in place for at least one hour after hot works finish, with further checks after that. This comes from the Joint Code of Practice on fire prevention on construction sites and HSE guidance (HSG168). Your hot work permit and fire risk assessment set the exact time for your site. Our guide to fire watch rules and costs explains it in more detail.
Yes. We provide fire marshals for concerts, festivals, venues and corporate events, working alongside your stewards and security team.
It depends on your site size, layout, number of people and fire risk. Your fire risk assessment is the starting point, and we can help you plan the right cover. Our guide on how many fire marshals you need explains the common ratios and worked examples.
In most UK workplaces, yes. Both names describe a trained person who helps prevent fires, checks escape routes and leads the evacuation in their area. Some organisations call staff volunteers fire wardens and use fire marshals for dedicated or contracted cover.
Fire marshal and fire watch duties on their own do not need an SIA licence. If the same person also guards the site against unauthorised access under a contract, that is security guarding and needs a licence. All our security guards are fully SIA licensed and trained, so we can cover both roles on one site.
In many cases, yes. Call us with your site details and we will confirm the earliest start time.
We supply fire marshals across England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
Rates depend on hours, location, contract length, the type of cover and how many marshals you need. Contact us for a free, no-obligation quote, or read our security guard cost guide to see what changes the price.
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FIRST CLASS SERVICES GROUP LTD is registered as a limited company in England and Wales under company number: 10961647.
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