Basic Fire Safety Awareness for Care Homes
CPD, IIRSM, Gatehouse Awards & IOSH Approved
Under the current legislation, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, all workplaces, regardless of size, must ensure that staff receive adequate fire safety training. This legal obligation applies to every workplace, including care homes, where the safety of vulnerable individuals is a priority.
Our online fire safety training is designed for all employees, helping them to identify fire risks and understand how to reduce them. Specifically tailored for care home staff, this course builds on the content of the Basic Fire Safety course, adding important information relevant to the unique challenges in care settings.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Identify common fire hazards and understand how to minimise their risks
- Grasp the basics of fire chemistry and how fires spread through four key methods
- Recognise the dangers posed by smoke and its potential impact
- Understand the role of fire safety features in buildings and how they contribute to fire prevention, management, and evacuation procedures
- Know what to consider when discovering a fire to ensure safety
- Recognise the different types of fire extinguishers and when each should be used
Course | Module number | Module name | Pass % required |
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Basic Fire Safety Awareness for Care Homes | 1 | Chemistry of Fire | 70 |
Basic Fire Safety Awareness for Care Homes | 2 | Common Causes of Fire | 70 |
Basic Fire Safety Awareness for Care Homes | 3 | Basic Safety Features in Buildings | 70 |
Basic Fire Safety Awareness for Care Homes | 4 | Introduction to Fire Extinguishers | 70 |
Basic Fire Safety Awareness for Care Homes | 5 | What to do in Cases of Fire? | 70 |
Basic Fire Safety Awareness for Care Homes | 6 | Final Assessment | 70 |