Basic Fire Safety Awareness
Essential fire safety training for all employees
About This Course
This online Basic Fire Safety Awareness course provides essential training for all employees to understand fire risks, prevention measures, and correct actions in the event of a fire. It supports employers in meeting their legal duty to provide fire safety training under UK fire safety legislation.
Key Facts
Fire Prevention
Understanding risks and reducing the likelihood of fire
Fire Behaviour
How fires start, spread, and escalate
Fire Safety Systems
Alarms, signage, escape routes, and safety equipment
Emergency Response
Correct actions during a fire situation
Fire Extinguishers
Types, uses, and limitations
What You'll Learn
- Identify common causes of workplace fires and understand how to reduce risk
- Understand the chemistry of fire and the four methods by which fire spreads
- Recognise the dangers of smoke inhalation
- Identify fire safety features and understand their role in prevention and evacuation
- Know what actions to take if you discover a fire
- Recognise different types of fire extinguishers and understand when they may be used
Who should take this course
- Suitable for staff at all levels and across all industries, regardless of role or experience.
- Ideal as part of onboarding to ensure fire safety awareness from day one.
- Suitable for refresher training to maintain compliance and reinforce best practice.
- Helps employers meet their legal duty to provide adequate fire safety training.
- A cost-effective solution for meeting fire safety obligations under UK legislation.
Why choose SkillFusion?
CPD Approved Professional Training
Recognised professional development
Instant Digital Certificate on Completion
Download proof of training straight away
Compliance Ready
Supports onboarding, refreshers, and audits
Mobile-Friendly, Self Paced Online Learning
Learn on any device, anywhere
Clear, Easy-to-Follow Online Training
Straightforward training designed for busy learners
Suitable for Individuals or Bulk Staff Training
Buy for one learner or manage teams
Course Content
Module 1 – Chemistry of Fire
Learn how fires start and spread, including the fire triangle and methods of fire propagation.
Module 2 – Common Causes of Fire
Identify typical workplace fire hazards and how to minimise risk.
Module 3 – Basic Safety Features in Buildings
Understand fire safety equipment, alarms, escape routes, and evacuation procedures
Module 4 – Introduction to Fire Extinguishers
Learn the different extinguisher types and their appropriate use.
Module 5 – What to Do in Cases of Fire
Clear guidance on actions to take if a fire is discovered.
Module 6 – Final Assessment
Multiple-choice assessment testing core knowledge from the course.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. It is designed for all staff, regardless of role or industry.
Yes. A CPD-certified digital certificate is available immediately after passing.
You’ll have 12 months’ access from the date of purchase.