This online Fire Safety training course covers the following:

• Awareness of key legislation and the legal requirements relating to fire safety,
• Introduction to fire safety – the importance of fire safety awareness, the fire triangle, types of fire, fire safety law, and how is the law enforced,
• Fire safety responsibilities – employer duties, fire risk assessments, fire wardens, and employee duties, 
• Fire detection, warning systems and how to use and react to them,
• Fire safety arrangements – good housekeeping, fire detection and warning systems, emergency routes and exits, fire safety signs, emergency lighting, fire extinguishers, and employee training,
• The different types of fire and what extinguishers can be used,
• Precautions to minimise the risk of fire, and
• Fire evacuation procedures – evacuation, personal emergency evacuation plans (PEEPs), and fire drills.

Under UK government legislation, all employees are required to take adequate fire safety training, regardless of the industry they work in. This online Fire Safety course provides suitable training for all levels of employees, including managers, supervisors, full-time and part-time staff. However, the information is also applicable to anyone who wishes to learn how to prevent fire in the workplace and deal with it effectively should it occur.

People in charge of fire risk assessments and fire evacuation procedures require fire warden training, as well as practical training in using firefighting equipment.

Employers are required to ensure that all new employees undergo fire safety training when they first start work and that existing employees have their training refreshed if a risk assessment identifies any new fire risks.

The aims and objectives of this online Fire Safety training course are to:

• To provide the learner with a clear understanding of the legislation regarding fire safety,
• Improve awareness of fire risks as well as individual responsibilities regarding fire safety, and
• To provide essential training resources in an engaging and meaningful way every aspect of your career.

On completion of this online Fire Safety training course, learners will:

• Understand the key legislation involving fire safety,
• Understand the legal requirements for workplace safety,
• Understand how to help ensure their workplace complies with fire safety regulations,
• Understand the “Fire Triangle” and how it may be used,
• Be aware of the components and causes of fire,
• Understand everyone’s duties for eliminating or reducing fire risks in the workplace,
• Understand the necessity of a fire risk assessment,
• Know how to react in a fire and understand the different warning systems,
• Understand the importance of an evacuation plan and key evacuation legislation,
• Understand the different types of fire and what the causes may be,
• Understand which type of fire extinguishers to use,
• Be able to take steps to minimise the risk of a fire occurring,
• Recognise the actions that will be taken in the event of a fire, and
• Understand the importance of fire drills and evacuation policies and procedures.

Fire Safety - Online Training Course - Level 2 - CPDUK Accredited.