Fire Safety Awareness for Care Homes Basic
Essential fire safety awareness training for care home staff
About This Course
This online fire safety awareness course is designed specifically for employees working in care homes. It provides essential knowledge to help staff identify fire risks, prevent incidents, and respond safely and effectively in the event of a fire.
The course covers all core fire safety principles required under UK law, with additional content tailored to the unique risks, responsibilities, and evacuation challenges within care environments.
Key Facts
Care-Specific Fire Safety Training
Covers essential fire safety awareness with additional guidance tailored to care home environments and vulnerable residents.
Legislation Aligned
Supports compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and UK fire safety best practice.
Protects Residents & Staff
Reinforces safe behaviours, evacuation awareness, and staff responsibilities during fire-related incidents.
Clear, Practical Learning
Easy-to-follow modules covering fire risks, prevention, alarms, evacuation, smoke dangers, and extinguishers.
Flexible Online Delivery
Complete the course at your own pace, on any device, with 24/7 access
Instant Certificate
CPD-certified digital certificate available immediately upon successful completion.
What You'll Learn
- Identify the common causes of fire in care settings and reduce associated risks
- Understand the chemistry of fire and how fires spread through four key methods
- Recognise the dangers of smoke and its impact on health and evacuation
- Identify fire safety features within buildings and understand their purpose
- Understand what actions to take if you discover a fire
- Recognise different types of fire extinguishers and know when they should be used
Who should take this course
- Staff involved in the day-to-day care of residents in residential or nursing homes.
- Employees with additional responsibility for resident safety and emergency response.
- Those responsible for staff training, compliance, and fire safety procedures.
- Anyone working within a care home environment who requires fire safety awareness training.
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
Understand how fires start, the fire triangle, and the science behind fire behaviour.
Module 2 - Common Causes of Fire
Learn the most common fire risks within care environments and how to prevent them.
Module 3 - Basic Safety Features in Buildings
Identify alarms, fire doors, signage, emergency lighting, and their role in evacuation.
Module 4 - Introduction to Fire Extinguishers
Recognise different extinguisher types and understand their correct use.
Module 5 - What to Do in Case of Fire
Learn correct procedures when discovering a fire, including raising the alarm and evacuation priorities.
Module 6 - Final Assessment
Multiple-choice assessment to confirm understanding (70% pass mark).
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. It is ideal for induction, refresher, and compliance training.
You’ll have 12 months’ access from the date of purchase.
Yes. This course includes guidance relevant to care environments where residents may have limited mobility, sensory impairment, or reduced awareness of danger. It helps staff understand the additional risks these situations create and reinforces the importance of clear procedures, safe evacuation practices, and following site-specific fire risk assessments and emergency plans.