Basic Fire Safety Awareness

IFE, CPD, IIRSM, Gatehouse Awards, Institute of Hospitality & IOSH Approved

Under current legislation, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, all workplaces, regardless of size, are required to provide fire safety training for their staff. This ensures that every employee is equipped with essential fire awareness knowledge.

Our online fire safety training is designed for all employees, helping them to recognise and reduce fire risks in the workplace.

The course offers a comprehensive introduction to basic fire awareness, covering what actions should be taken in the event of a fire, strategies to prevent fires from starting, and an overview of how to use fire extinguishers effectively.

This training is an affordable way for employers to meet their legal duty, ensuring that staff have the necessary knowledge to handle fire-related situations responsibly.

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Identify common causes of fire and learn how to minimise their risks.
  • Understand the chemistry of fire and how it spreads through four key methods.
  • Recognise the dangers posed by smoke.
  • Identify fire safety measures in the workplace and their importance in fire prevention, management, and safe evacuation.
  • Assess the immediate risks and appropriate actions to take if you discover a fire.
  • Understand the various types of fire extinguishers and when each should be used.

Recommended System Requirements

  • Browser: Up to date web browser
  • Video: Up to date video drivers
  • Memory: 1Gb+ RAM

Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)
Duration: 60 minutes (Note: This is based on the amount of video content shown and is rounded off. It does not account in any way for loading time or thinking time on the questions).
Cost: £25+VAT

Basic Fire Safety Online Booking

Course Module number Module name Pass % required
Basic Fire Safety Awareness 1 Chemistry of Fire 70
Basic Fire Safety Awareness 2 Common Causes of Fire 70
Basic Fire Safety Awareness 3 Basic Safety Features in Buildings 70
Basic Fire Safety Awareness 4 Introduction to Fire Extinguishers 70
Basic Fire Safety Awareness 5 What to do in Cases of Fire? 70
Basic Fire Safety Awareness 6 Final Assessment 70