Basic Fire Safety Awareness

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires employers to provide adequate training in fire awareness for all employees, regardless of the number of employees. This is because awareness is the key to prevention. Our online fire safety training courses aim to assist employees in identifying and reducing workplace fire risk.

The course covers the chemistry of fire, common causes of fire, and basic safety features in buildings. It also introduces fire extinguishers and explains what to do in cases of fire. The Basic Fire Safety Awareness helps employees prevent fires and respond appropriately during a fire by providing a general understanding of essential fire awareness.

This Basic Fire Safety Awareness online course is a cost-effective way for employers to fulfil their legal obligation to provide their employees with the necessary understanding of fire awareness. By completing this course, employees will have the knowledge and skills to help prevent fires and protect themselves and their colleagues in the workplace.

This Basic Fire Safety Awareness online course is approved by: 

 CPD certification service :

The CPD certification service helps organisations to formalise their expertise into a structured and recognised approach in learning. This conforms the course content is alilgned to the universally accepted Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.

IFE:

The Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) is a professional organisation devoted to advancing the science and practice of fire safety engineering and fire prevention. The IFE, founded in 1918, is a global organisation with members from over 90 nations that provides a wealth of tools, education, and networking opportunities to fire safety professionals and enthusiasts worldwide.

The primary mission of the IFE is to improve the knowledge and skills of fire safety professionals, resulting in improved fire safety practices and standards. The IFE accomplishes this through various actions, including

1. Accreditation of Fire Safety Training Providers: The IFE is in charge of establishing fire safety training standards and accrediting training providers who satisfy these standards. This guarantees that professionals receive high-quality training that is industry-specific.

2. Professional Qualifications: The IFE offers a variety of professional qualifications in fire safety planning and prevention. These credentials are globally recognised and assist pros in demonstrating their expertise and competence.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD): The IFE encourages its members to constantly improve their knowledge and abilities through CPD activities. Conferences, seminars, workshops, and online lessons are examples of these events

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Institute of Hospitality:

This is a professional body for managers and aspiring managers working and studying in hospitality, leisure and tourism sectors. The institute helps the managers to become the most demanded manaagers within the industry. This recognition makes this course demanding for accomodation managers, catering managers, chef, conference centre managers, event managers, fast food restaurant managers, hotel managers, public house managers, restaurant managers, retail managers and even for apprentices.

IIRSM:

International Institute of Risk and Safety Management(IIRSM)is an independent professional membership organisation for those managing risks of all forms as a part of their job role. The organisation works with representatives from all risk disciplines from compliance, environmental management, health and safety, insurance, quality management and more. They work by championoing risk management through setting standards, providing practical education, training, advice and resources.

IOSH:

IOSH, or the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health, is a professional body that accredits health and safety professionals and promotes safety and well-being in the workplace. As an accrediting organisation, IOSH is critical in ensuring that health and safety professionals are trained to the highest standards and adhere to best practices.

• Define common causes of fire and how to reduce risks

• Understand fire chemistry and its ability to spread through four methods

• Recognise the dangers of smoke

• Identify fire safety features and understand their prevention, management, and evacuation roles.

• Understand the risks to consider when discovering a fire

• Recognise different types of fire extinguishers and when to use them

This Basic Fire Safety Awareness Course is suitable for:

• Employees at any level and in any industry or business

• Individuals who want to learn more about fire safety and prevention in the workplace

• Employers who want to meet their legal obligations regarding fire safety training for employees

• Individuals who wish to refresh their knowledge and skills in fire safety awareness

• Anyone in a non-managerial role, in any industry and any country.

Over six modules, this course will give an overview of Basic Fire Safety Awareness

Module 1:  Chemistry of Fire

This module focuses on the Chemistry of Fire. It explains the fire triangle, fuel types, and stages, providing essential knowledge for preventing and handling workplace fires.

Module 2: Common Causes of Fire

This module covers the Common Causes of Fire, including electrical faults, human error, and combustible materials. This course equips learners with the knowledge to identify and eliminate potential fire hazards in the workplace. It explains how fires start and the necessary component for a fire to take hold. Risks posed by smoke will also be covered in these sections.

Module 3: Basic Safety Features in Buildings

This module explores Basic Safety Features in Buildings, including fire doors, extinguishers, and alarm systems. This course teaches learners how to use these features effectively and how they can contribute to a safe workplace in the event of a fire.

Module 4: Introduction to Fire Extinguishers

This module looks at different types of fire extinguishers and when they are used. Understanding the differences between various fire extinguishers is essential to tackle a blaze. It covers the different types of extinguishers and explains what fires they can be used on.

Module 5: What to do in Cases of Fire?

This module focuses on What to do in Cases of Fire. It covers essential topics like evacuation procedures, fire drills, and first aid, preparing learners to respond quickly and safely to a workplace fire emergency.

Module 6: Final Assessment

This module tests participants’ understanding of the previous modules and assesses their knowledge of fire safety and prevention in the workplace. Completing this module confirms learners’ competence in essential fire safety awareness.

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This entirely online course can be accessed from any device with the following system specifications:

    • Browser: Up to date web browser
    • Video: Up to date video drivers
    • Memory: 1Gb+ RAM
    • Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)