Training
Fire Awareness
Essential fire safety training for all employees. Understand fire prevention, emergency procedures, and gain confidence using fire extinguishers.
About This Course
Fire can spread with terrifying speed - in just three minutes, a small fire can engulf a room. Every employee needs to understand fire safety basics: how fires start, how to prevent them, and what to do if a fire occurs.
Our Fire Awareness training covers all the essential elements of fire safety, from identifying fire hazards to understanding evacuation procedures. The course includes practical fire extinguisher training so your staff gain confidence and know how to respond in an emergency.
The training is tailored to your workplace, incorporating your fire safety arrangements, evacuation procedures, and specific fire risks. This ensures the content is directly relevant and immediately applicable.
Course Content
Fire Science Basics
The fire triangle, how fires start and spread, and the factors that affect fire development.
Common Fire Hazards
Identifying fire hazards in the workplace, including electrical, heating, and storage risks.
Fire Prevention
Good housekeeping, electrical safety, hot work controls, and other fire prevention measures.
What to Do If You Discover a Fire
Raising the alarm, alerting others, and when to attempt to fight a fire.
Evacuation Procedures
Understanding your workplace fire plan, evacuation routes, assembly points, and roles and responsibilities.
Fire Extinguishers
Types of fire extinguishers, which to use on different fire types, and practical hands-on training.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand how fires start and spread
- Identify fire hazards in the workplace
- Know the actions to take on discovering a fire
- Understand evacuation procedures and your role
- Select the correct type of fire extinguisher
- Use fire extinguishers safely and effectively
- Understand fire prevention best practices
Frequently Asked Questions
Is fire awareness training a legal requirement?
Yes. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires the responsible person to ensure that employees receive adequate fire safety training when they start work and at regular intervals thereafter.
Does the course include practical fire extinguisher training?
Yes, we provide hands-on training using real fire extinguishers. Delegates will practice using different types of extinguishers on simulated fires.
How often should fire training be repeated?
Fire training should be refreshed at least annually. More frequent training may be needed for high-risk premises or when there are significant changes to fire procedures or building layout.
Can you tailor the training to our premises?
Yes, we will incorporate your specific fire procedures, evacuation arrangements, and fire risks into the training to make it directly relevant to your workplace.
Who Should Attend
All employees. Fire awareness training is a legal requirement and should be included in induction for new starters. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires employers to provide adequate fire safety training.
Prerequisites
None.
Certification
All delegates receive a certificate of attendance. Fire training should be refreshed annually or when there are significant changes to fire arrangements.
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Contact us to discuss dates and arrange training for your team.
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We can deliver this course at your premises. On-site training is often more convenient and allows us to tailor content to your workplace.
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