Fire Safety Training

Fires can quickly cause a lot of damage and endanger people’s lives. History is littered with tragedies as a result of uncontrolled fires, so knowing how to prevent a fire from happening is essential. When a fire does break out, we all want to know how to act safely too.

Fire is the probably the biggest risk to life that most people face at work, with around 50 people being killed and over 2000 seriously injured every year. To minimise the risk of fire in the workplace, it is vital that everyone is aware of the common causes of fire and the appropriate actions to take in the event of a fire, including how to escape safely from the scene.

Proper fire safety training should be a top priority for your workplace’s health and safety training priorities.

Employers are legally required to provide information, instruction and training to employees about fire precautions in the workplace. This online fire safety course helps you to meet this obligation by providing your staff with the knowledge and understanding required to act safely in the event of a fire in the workplace.

On completion of the course and test you will receive a digital Fire Safety certificate which you can download and keep for your records.

You will learn

• The key legislation involving fire safety
• The legal requirements for workplace safety
• The "Fire Triangle" and how it may be used
• How to react in a fire and understand the different warning systems
• The importance of an evacuation plan and key evacuation legislation
• The different types of fire and what the causes may be
• Which type of fire extinguishers to use
• Take steps to minimise the risk of a fire occurring

Who should take this fire safety training online course?

Any person or business who needs to fulfil their legal obligation to provide fire safety training for their employees will benefit from this course. It's ideal for all staff members - from kitchen and bar teams to full and part-time employees, and is ideal as part of new hire training.

Our fully online learning management system allows you to:

• Train your whole team simply
• Learn at your own pace
• Access training 24/7
• Learn without any classroom attendance 
• Start immediately upon purchase
• Track team progress online
• Certify multiple staff members efficiently

Why take this online fire safety course?

Fire safety training for staff is a legal requirement in the UK. The Virtual College online fire safety course helps you to fulfil this obligation by providing your staff with the knowledge and understanding required to act safely in the event of a fire in the workplace.

This fire safety course will help learners understand the legal requirements for fire safety. Learners will gain knowledge of fire prevention and will understand warning systems and what to do. They will learn what key factors are involved in the event of an evacuation, recognise different types of fire, and what fire extinguishers they can use. 

CPD accredited training

This online fire safety training course has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines. CPD certification ensures the training meets rigorous quality standards and can contribute to your professional development hours - increasingly important for many professional bodies and employers.

No prior qualifications or experience are needed to take this course, making it accessible for all staff members. Upon completion, you'll receive an instant digital CPD certificate for your records.

Get your workplace health and safety up to scratch

While fire safety is crucial, maintaining a safe workplace requires health and safety knowledge in other areas too. Virtual College offers a complete suite of CPD-certified courses designed to help you create a safe and secure working environment that meets all UK legal requirements.

Here are some other popular courses to complete:

• Fire Marshal Training - Support your fire safety certification by becoming a fire warden for your business, a key role in ensuring the safety of your staff during the event of an emergency.
• Manual Handling Training - Learn proper lifting techniques to prevent workplace injuries and ensure staff safety across all departments.
• Risk Assessment in the Workplace - Master the skills to identify hazards, evaluate risks and implement effective control measures across your organisation.

If you’re responsible for staff training, take advantage of our bulk buying discounts or explore our great value training subscription plan for unlimited online learning for your employees.

Accreditation

The content of this online fire safety training course has been independently assured by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA). It is also approved by Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and completing the course earns you 1 CPD point.

Duration

This online fire safety training course will take approximately 30 - 45 minutes to complete, depending on how quickly learners can study and absorb the material. Learners do not have to complete all the training in one session as progress is recorded throughout so it can be completed at your convenience.

Entry requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this course.

Why is Fire Safety important?

Fire is the probably the biggest risk to life that most people face at work, with around 50 people being killed and over 2000 seriously injured every year. To minimise the risk of fire in the workplace, it is vital that everyone is aware of the common causes of fire and the appropriate actions to take in the event of a fire, including how to escape safely from the scene.

Fire Safety legislation

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 covers general fire safety in England and Wales. Local fire and rescue authorities are responsible for enforcing this legislation in most premises. HSE has enforcement responsibility on construction sites, for nuclear premises, and on ships under construction or undergoing repair.

Under the order, anyone who has control of premises or anyone who has a degree of control over certain areas or systems may be a ‘responsible person’ for example a manager/employer, owner or occupier for instance self-employed people. By law this person has to provide information, instruction and training to employees about fire precautions in the workplace.

Test and Fire Safety certificate

The end of course test consists of 17 multiple choice questions. Learners are required to achieve an 80% pass mark, and, if necessary, may attempt the test as many times as needed.

Learners will be able to download a digital Fire Safety certificate on completion. This can be printed, and we suggest you keep it for your records.

What other courses can I complete?

Before completing our Fire Safety Training you may wish to take a look at two of our popular packages, First Aid and Fire Safety Training Package and Complete Health and Safety Training Package.

If you need fire marshal training our Fire Safety for Fire Marshals and Wardens Training Package combines two of our popular fire safety online courses.

Legislation covered in this course includes: 

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 covers general fire safety in England and Wales. Local fire and rescue authorities are responsible for enforcing this legislation in most premises. HSE has enforcement responsibility on construction sites, for nuclear premises, and on ships under construction or undergoing repair.

Under the order, anyone who has control of premises or anyone who has a degree of control over certain areas or systems may be a ‘responsible person’ for example a manager/employer, owner or occupier for instance self-employed people. By law this person has to provide information, instruction and training to employees about fire precautions in the workplace.