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Online Fire Safety Training Course
£17.50 + £3.50 VAT
- Assured by RoSPA Qualifications
- Certified by CPD
- Audio voiceover
- Approximate course duration of 1 hour
- Downloadable certificate on completion
- 100% online training
- No time limits
This online Fire Safety course provides essential workplace fire safety training for employees working in offices, retail premises, warehouses, healthcare settings and other commercial environments. The course explains the common causes of workplace fires, the conditions that allow fires to spread, how to reduce fire risks and what action to take in the event of a fire emergency.
Effective fire safety training helps employees understand the importance of following fire safety procedures, reducing the risk of panic during an emergency. Learners gain the knowledge needed to respond appropriately to a fire, safely evacuate the premises and help maintain a safer working environment.
This online Fire Safety training course helps employers understand their responsibilities under relevant UK fire safety legislation, including the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006, and fire safety legislation applicable in Northern Ireland.
Why is Fire Safety Training important?
Workplace fires can put employees and visitors at risk, cause significant property damage and disrupt business operations. Fire safety training helps employees understand common fire hazards, how fires can be prevented and what to do if a fire occurs.
Employees should understand the fire safety procedures relevant to their workplace, including how to raise the alarm, follow evacuation procedures and respond safely in an emergency. Training also helps staff understand their role in maintaining fire safety and the importance of following the measures put in place by their employer.
By providing appropriate fire safety awareness training, employers can help reduce fire risks and ensure employees are better prepared to respond safely in an emergency. This supports a safer workplace and helps organisations meet their responsibilities under UK fire safety legislation.
Employers have a legal responsibility to provide employees with appropriate fire safety information, instruction and training.
Fire safety training should be provided when a member of staff first starts work and followed by regular refresher training to ensure their knowledge remains up to date.
Who is Fire Safety Training for?
This online Fire Safety course is suitable for employees working in offices, retail premises, warehouses, GP practices, dental surgeries and other commercial settings. It provides essential workplace fire safety training, helping employees understand common fire risks, fire prevention measures, evacuation procedures and how to respond safely in an emergency.
The training also supports employers in meeting their fire safety responsibilities and ensuring staff receive appropriate fire safety instruction and training. For further guidance, read our guide to fire safety in the workplace.
Employees with additional fire safety responsibilities may also require our Fire Marshal Training Course.
Reviewed and approved by lead bodies
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) have assured the training course through their Course Assurance scheme. This means the course meets their high standard and you can be confident that the course contents are relevant and of a high standard.
The training course also complies with the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines and is accredited by the CPD Certification Service.
What will you learn from this Fire Safety Awareness Course?
At the end of the course you will be able to describe:
- You and your employer’s key responsibilities
- The essential components of a fire
- How fires spread
- The actions to take if you discover a fire and on hearing a fire alarm
- What you can do to minimise injury from smoke or burning clothing
- Good practice that will reduce fire hazards and help prevent fires
Example Fire Safety Course Pages
Below are three example pages from our online Fire Safety course. The training uses clear, easy-to-follow learning material to explain workplace fire risks, fire prevention and the actions employees should take in the event of a fire.
The course content combines text, images, tables and professional audio narration to help learners understand and retain important fire safety information.
(Click on the example screens below to view)
What does the Online Fire Safety Course cover?
This course contains the following 6 topics:
1 – Employer and Employee Responsibilities
The first topic is about employer and employee responsibilities. It outlines the purpose of the fire safety regulations and the fire safety risk assessment. The topic identifies what is meant by the term responsible person. It also identifies what an employer must do, and what employees must do, with regards to fire safety.
2 – The Three Essential Elements of Fire
The second topic identifies the three essential elements of fire and it also describes what happens when you remove any one of these elements.
3 – How Fire Spreads
The third topic describes four ways that fire can spread. You will learn about why smoke is such a serious threat. The topic also identifies practices that increase the risk of fire and smoke spreading throughout a building.
4 – Raising and Responding to a Fire Alarm
Topic 4 is about raising and responding to a fire alarm. You will learn about the actions to take if you discover a fire. You will also learn when you should attempt to extinguish a fire. The topic covers three things you must NOT do if you hear the fire alarm sound.
5 – Minimising Injury
Topic 5 describes what you can do to minimise injury from fire. It identifies three ways to defend against smoke inhalation. You will also learn about the STOP, DROP and ROLL technique to use if your clothing catches fire.
6 – Fire Prevention and Best Practice
The final topic explores the difference between fire prevention and fire protection. It also presents examples of prevention and protection measures.
How is the Fire Safety Course assessed?
The course assessment will consist of 15 questions generated from question banks. Each time the assessment is taken, the questions change. This makes the Fire Safety course suitable for initial and refresher training.
You can also learn from your own mistakes, as the course provides useful feedback for incorrect responses.
Fire Safety Training Certificate
Your certificate will be available as soon as the training course has been passed. Once you return to the training system, click on the VIEW CERTIFICATE button to download or print your Fire Safety course certificate.
How long is the Fire Safety Certificate valid for?
Your online Fire Safety training certificate does not include an expiry date. However, due to the devastating effect a fire can have on a business, we recommend the training is retaken annually. This is to ensure that the knowledge of Fire Safety is maintained and the workforce understand how to act if a fire breaks out.
The recommended renewal date will be on your fire safety online course certificate.
Online Fire Safety Course reviews
It is always good to see what other people think of an online course before you commit to purchase. You can see what previous course participants have posted below.
Use this link to see all of our Fire Safety Course Reviews and to view our feedback.
We value your feedback and it is extremely important to us. We listen and take all comments seriously. So please feel free to leave a review.
Why Choose i2Comply for Online Fire Safety Training?
Our online Fire Safety training is designed to be clear, engaging and easy to complete at your own pace. Professional audio narration accompanies the on-screen text and illustrations, helping learners work through the course and understand the key fire safety information.
The course is RoSPA assured and CPD certified, giving you confidence that the training has been independently reviewed and meets recognised standards. Once you have successfully completed the course and assessment, you can download and print your Fire Safety Training certificate straight away.
Training is completed entirely online, allowing employees to learn at a time and place that suits them. The assessment uses questions generated from question banks, with different questions each time it is taken. Learners also receive helpful feedback on incorrect answers to support their understanding.
A Fire Safety course licence is only assigned when a learner starts the course, rather than when their account is created. This means unused licences remain available until they are needed, giving organisations greater flexibility when purchasing training in advance. Discounts are also available for businesses training larger numbers of employees.
Related Fire Safety Courses Online
If you’re looking for additional fire safety courses online, i2Comply offers training for different workplaces, responsibilities and fire safety requirements. You may also be interested in:
- Fire Safety Awareness Course – Care Homes
- Fire Safety Awareness Course – Schools and Colleges
- Fire Extinguisher Awareness Course
- Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 Training
- Risk Assessment Training Course
You can also explore our full range of online health and safety training courses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Once you have completed and passed the fire safety online assessment, you will be able to download and print your certificate.
Unfortunately in order to keep the cost of our online courses down and give you best value for money, we do not post your certificates. A PDF version can be downloaded as soon as you have completed your Fire Safety course.
Yes. Employers have legal responsibilities to provide employees with appropriate fire safety information, instruction and training. In England and Wales, these duties are set out in the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, with separate fire safety legislation applying in Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Fire safety training should be provided when employees start work and when changes or new risks mean additional training is required. The training should be appropriate to the workplace and the fire risks employees may encounter.
Effective fire safety training helps employees understand fire hazards, fire prevention measures, evacuation procedures and what to do in the event of a fire. Employers who fail to meet their fire safety duties may face enforcement action and, in serious cases, prosecution.
While UK legislation does not specify an exact renewal period for Fire Safety Awareness Training, best practice is to refresh training every 12 months. Regular refresher training helps ensure employees remain aware of fire risks, emergency procedures, and any changes to workplace fire safety arrangements.
Additional training should also be provided whenever there are significant changes to the workplace, working practices, equipment, or fire risks. Annual refresher training demonstrates a commitment to fire safety compliance and helps employers meet their legal responsibility to provide employees with up-to-date fire safety information and instruction.
Fire Safety Awareness Training is designed for all employees and provides essential knowledge on fire prevention, fire hazards, evacuation procedures and emergency response. Fire Marshal Training is a more advanced course intended for designated fire marshals or fire wardens who have additional responsibilities for fire safety management, evacuation coordination and assisting during emergencies.
Our Online Fire Safety Training course takes approximately 1 hour to complete. The course is 100% online and self-paced, with no time limits, so learners can complete the training at a pace that suits them.
Have a question on Fire Safety training?
If you cannot find the information you require regarding our fire safety online training course or any of our other online training courses, please just contact us and a member of our team will be happy to help.
Finally, we also have our help & knowledge base area, which contains answers a lot of previous and frequently asked questions.
Request an online training quote
Whether you are looking to train a small team or an entire business, we’re here to help. Let us know your online training requirements and we’ll provide you with a quote.
£17.50 + £3.50 VAT
Discounts Available For Bulk Purchases
| No. of total licenses | % saving |
|---|---|
| 1 - 9 | - |
| 10 - 19 | 10% |
| 20 - 49 | 20% |
| 50 - 99 | 25% |
| 100 - 199 | 30% |
| 200 - 499 | 40% |
| 500 - 999 | 50% |
| 1000 + | 60% |
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