What you will learn
This online Fire Safety Awareness Training course will cover essential fire safety principles and guide you on compliance with workplace fire safety laws.
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- Learn about the fundamentals of fire safety.
- Gain a deeper understanding of what fire is and how it spreads.
- Understand the practical fire safety processes that should be implemented.
- Identify fire incidents and determine appropriate escape methods.
- Appreciate fire safety regulations and their relevance to workplace safety.
- Recognise the function of a risk assessments in fire protection and understand the role of a fire warden.
- Comprehend the operation of fire extinguishers and their various types.
Modules
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1. Fire Safety in the Workplace
This module aims to provide an introduction to the core principles of fire safety. It addresses the importance of fire awareness, the various types of fires, emergency response protocols and actions to take upon hearing a fire alarm.
2. Understanding Fire
This module aims to provide a deeper understanding of fire itself. It explores the origins of fires, their sustained combustion, the concept of the fire triangle and methods to break it. It also then looks at the way fire spreads within buildings, highlighting the potential risk of a manageable fire escalating into a life-threatening fire.
3. Practical Fire Safety
In this module we will explore fire safety procedures, learn how to identify potential fire incidents, assess available escape routes and understand their proper use. By the end of the module, you will understand the practicalities of fire safety in the workplace.
4. Fire Extinguishers
In this module you will find out what is the most appropriate fire extinguisher for different situations and understand that the correct usage is crucial.
5. Fire and the Law
This module gives an overview of the main aspects of fire safety law that you must be aware of and how it relates to both you and others.
6. Risk Assessments
Your workplace should have prepared a fire risk assessment that outlines potential fire hazards. This module provides an overview of risk assessments and their crucial role in ensuring comprehensive fire protection. Finally, the module looks briefly at the role of a fire warden.
Who is this course for?
This online Fire Safety Awareness Training course is suitable for individuals in any workplace seeking an understanding of workplace fire safety and precautions, as legally required by employers.
If you are an appointed fire warden/marshal our online Fire Warden/Marshal Training course is more suitable.
Certification
This online Fire Safety Awareness Training course is accredited by The CPD Group and the Institute of Fire Engineers.
Upon successful completion of this online course, you’ll be sent a personalised digital certificate as a PDF, enabling you to download and print it.
You can access a copy, reprint or download this certificate on our LMS (Learning Management System). This is your proof that you have been trained in fire safety best practices and achieved compliance. The certificates include a verification number so anybody can authenticate the certificate’s legitimacy.
Our certifications include a renewal date but there is no legal requirement to renew your training and certificate within a specific timeframe. However, we do recommend that you arrange refresher training after 2 years as fire safety guidance does change. You should update your fire safety knowledge and skills regularly.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Who should take a fire safety awareness course?
This online Fire Safety Awareness Training course is intended for employees at all levels. This comprehensive course is designed to equip all staff with essential fire safety knowledge, including the skills required for conducting risk assessments.
Will this course prepare me for my role as a Fire Warden?
As a Fire Warden, you will require more advanced training, our online Fire Warden/Marshal Training course will offer the appropriate training for the role.
