A fire warden needs to effectively organize an evacuation from the building if there is a fire.

The exact responsibilities of Fire Wardens varies from workplace to workplace. In general, the main duties of fire wardens are to:

• Perform risk assessments to identify fire hazards
• Report and record all fire hazards
• Ensure that all fire alarms and firefighting equipment are in good condition
• Organize fire drills
• Provide fire safety training for new employees
• Provide fire safety refresher training for existing employees

Considerations for calculating fire warden numbers:

• Size of premises: one fire warden per floor at a minimum
• Presence of highly flammable materials
• Nature of work that may impede evacuation

Number of fire wardens by risk level:

• Low-risk: one trained fire warden for 20 occupants
• Medium-risk: one trained fire warden for every 15 occupants
• High-risk: one fire warden for every 8 occupants

A business must assess its risk level.

A Lagos State fire levy is a tax or fee imposed on businesses to fund fire prevention, protection, and emergency services in Lagos State.

The Lagos State Fire Levy covers:

• Fire prevention
• Fire suppression
• Emergency medical response
• Rescue operations
• Fire safety education