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Fire Safety: The Basics

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Fire Safety: The Basics
$39.00
  • Level Beginner
  • Duration 4 Hours
  • Lectures 27 Lessons
  • Language English
  • Access 1 Year

Material Includes

Course overview

Workplace fires can start without warning, causing injuries, property loss, and legal consequences. Many employees lack clear knowledge of Fire Safety principles, emergency procedures, and prevention controls, increasing organisational risk.

Fire Safety: The Basics provides structured training on fire science, hazard identification, emergency planning, and response procedures. You will learn how fires start and spread, how to reduce ignition risks, and how to act confidently during emergencies. The course also covers extinguishers, suppression systems, and legal responsibilities.

By completing this course, you strengthen workplace compliance, improve emergency readiness, and protect colleagues and assets. The knowledge gained supports safer decisions, faster response times, and stronger organisational resilience across all sectors.

Key topics included

  • Fire Triangle and Fire Tetrahedron principles

  • Classes of Fires and industry-specific risk scenarios

  • Workplace fire hazards and prevention controls

  • Emergency planning, evacuation roles, and R.A.C.E. response

  • Safe use of portable fire extinguishers and suppression systems

  • Inspection, maintenance, and documentation of fire safety equipment

Entry requirements

  • There are no formal qualifications required to enrol in this Fire Safety course. It is suitable for beginners and employees at all levels. Basic literacy and the ability to follow safety instructions are recommended. No prior Fire Safety training is necessary.

Who is this course for

This course is designed for employees, supervisors, fire wardens, and facility managers responsible for workplace safety. It benefits professionals in offices, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, retail, and high-occupancy buildings. It is also suitable for organisations seeking to strengthen Fire Safety awareness, reduce risk exposure, and improve emergency preparedness across their workforce.

Certification

Certificate

Curriculum

27 Lessons 4 Hours
  • Fire Safety: The Basics Mock Exam
  • Fire Safety: The Basics Final Exam

Frequently Asked Questions

This Fire Safety course is open to employees, supervisors, and managers across all industries. No prior experience is required. It is suitable for anyone responsible for workplace safety or emergency response planning.
You will learn how fires start, how to identify hazards, and how to apply prevention controls. The course also teaches emergency response procedures, evacuation planning, and correct use of fire extinguishers.
The course supports organisations in meeting general Fire Safety responsibilities by improving awareness, documentation practices, and maintenance knowledge. It strengthens internal safety procedures and accountability.
You will learn about different types of extinguishers, including ABC and CO₂ units. The course explains the P.A.S.S. method and when it is safe to attempt fire suppression versus evacuation.
Yes. The course explains how to create a fire emergency plan, assign evacuation roles, and apply the R.A.C.E. response method. It also addresses high-rise and special occupancy considerations to improve overall Fire Safety readiness.