Online Fire Safety Training
Our Online Fire Safety Training is an essential course that helps you protect employees, neighbours, visitors and customers, and stay compliant with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (RRFSO) and The Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006.
Developed by qualified and experienced fire, health and safety professionals, this in-depth fire safety training helps employees understand how to prevent fires in the workplace and what to do in the event of a fire.
Praxis42 is a Fire Protection Association member and an affiliate member of The Institute of Fire Safety Managers.
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Fire Safety eLearning Course
Online Fire Safety Training helps employees understand how to prevent fires in the workplace and what to do in the event of a fire.
£30
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What are the benefits of Fire Safety training?
- Supports organisations to meet their training responsibilities under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (RRFSO).
- Created by experienced, dedicated fire safety consultants who are highly regarded in their field and have a background in firefighting.
- Essential fire safety training for all employees, managers, and supervisors.
- IOSH Approved, CPD Certified and SCORM Compliant training.
- Online course can be completed at the employee’s own pace.
- Interactive training to keep participants engaged throughout.
- Multiple choice quizzes so participants can check their understanding as they go.
- Summaries at the end of each section to enhance understanding.
- Affordable but effective alternative to in-person training.
- No previous experience is required.
Who should take this course?
Our IOSH Approved fire safety training for employees is easy to follow and suitable for everyone, including directors, supervisors and managers, team leaders, and administrative and clerical employees.
The course is ideal for new employees to increase fire safety awareness as part of their induction process.
Anyone who has been nominated as a fire warden or fire marshal can expand their knowledge and understand their responsibilities with our expertly designed Fire Marshal training course.
Course duration
Fire safety online training can be completed at your own pace and takes approximately 25-30 minutes to complete.
Course accreditations
Our accreditations mean you can be confident that we deliver high-quality, effective eLearning that forms part of a professional development programme.
We pride ourselves on our extensive certification and accreditation. We’re CPD Certified and this course is SCORM compliant which means it can be integrated as part of your existing LMS or used as part of our SHINE learning management system.
Learn more about our health and safety accreditations.
Fire Safety FAQs
Is online fire safety training as effective as in-person training?
Online fire safety training covers all the essential aspects of fire safety, including prevention, evacuation, and the use of firefighting equipment, ensuring participants can learn at their own pace without compromising on quality.
Can this training be customised for our specific fire safety risks?
Yes, the course can be tailored to address the specific fire risks and evacuation procedures relevant to your workplace, making it even more applicable and effective for your employees.
How often do employees need to refresh their fire safety training?
It is recommended that fire safety training is refreshed annually to ensure employees stay up to date with procedures and remain confident in their ability to respond to a fire emergency.
Is there a discount if I need to train a large team?
Yes, we offer volume discounts for businesses that need to train multiple employees. Please contact us to discuss your requirements, and we can provide pricing based on your team size.
How quickly can this training be rolled out to my team?
Once purchased, the course can be accessed immediately through our SHINE platform or integrated into your existing LMS, allowing employees to begin training right away.
How does this training help my organisation stay compliant with fire safety regulations?
The course is designed to help your organisation meet its legal responsibilities under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and The Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006. It ensures that employees are trained to identify fire risks and understand evacuation procedures, helping you fulfil your duties as an employer.
Do I need to provide this training if my employees work remotely or from home?
Yes, fire safety training is still important for remote or home-based employees, especially if they visit different work locations or handle equipment that may pose fire risks. The course helps ensure they are aware of potential hazards and know how to respond in the event of a fire.
What kind of support can I expect if I encounter issues with the course?
We offer full technical support to ensure a smooth experience, whether you’re using our SHINE platform or integrating the course into your LMS. Additionally, our customer support team is available to answer any questions related to course content or compliance.
What happens if someone fails the course
assessment?
Participants who don’t pass the assessment on their first attempt can review the course material and retake the assessment. The course is designed to support learning, with interactive elements and quizzes to reinforce understanding throughout.
Can I monitor employee progress throughout the training?
Yes, if using the SHINE platform, you can track employees’ progress, view completion rates, and download certificates for compliance records.
Start your learning adventure
Created by experts. IOSH Approved. CPD Certified. Our fire, health and safety courses support your compliance training needs. We offer flexible eLearning options. Buy individual courses now and start learning. Or simply call us to discuss group discounts and enterprise pricing options.
Buy now – individual course
- Fully interactive – online learning
- Certified training – created by experts
- Perfect for smaller businesses and sole traders starting out
Call us – volume discount
- Save money – volume discounts
- Control – central dashboard
- Reporting – monitor training progress
- Ideal for mid-sized SMEs needing to deploy training at scale
Call us – Enterprise pricing
- Bespoke – tailored to your needs
- Comprehensive – over 50 courses
- Support – 1-2-1 account management
- Perfect for larger businesses needing a wide variety of training
Refresher training
Employees should refresh fire safety training at least annually. This ensures their knowledge is up to date, so they clearly know what to do in the event of a fire.
Course aims
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (RRFSO) and The Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006, employers must provide fire safety training for all employees. Providing fire safety training also supports compliance with The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
Our online fire safety training helps to ensure employees can identify fire safety hazards and reduce the risk of fires, and that they know what to do in an emergency.
By the end of the online fire safety training course employees will:
- Understand how fires start.
- Be able to identify common causes of fire.
- Know what they can do to prevent fires.
- Know what action to take if they discover a fire.
- Be able to follow fire evacuation procedures.
- Recognise different types of firefighting equipment.
- Know what equipment should be used on each type of fire.
Course Overview
1. Introduction
The most common causes of fires and the human and financial consequences of fires.
An employer’s and employee’s responsibilities for fire safety under the law.
2. Understanding fire
How fires start and spread, considering combustion and the fire triangle and the most common causes of fires.
How to identify different fire hazards in and around a building. How to prevent fires by mitigating the most common hazards.
The importance of good housekeeping, proper waste disposal and the safe storage of materials.
3. Fire action
What to do on discovering a fire. How to raise the alarm. What to do when you hear the alarm. How to recognise when it is safe to tackle a fire.
4. Evacuation
The phases of an evacuation and the common causes of evacuation delays.
How to use escape routes and different fire safety door mechanisms.
How internal fire doors prevent fires from spreading. Reasons not to use lifts during an evacuation. Procedures for evacuating people with disabilities.
5. Firefighting equipment
Classification of fires and the types of fire extinguishers and when to use them.
What to do in the event of an electrical fire. How to use a fire extinguisher using the PASS method.
Assessment
At the end of the online fire safety training course there are 10 multiple choice questions to answer, and the pass mark is 80%.
Certificate
If you complete the course on SHINE, you will receive a certificate which is downloadable as a PDF file.
Course screenshots
Fully interactive. Clear and simple. Created by experts.
How is it delivered?
Online fire safety training is delivered online or through a computer network to each trainee at their desktop, laptop or mobile device.
We can also provide the course to be integrated into a SCORM compliant LMS. Training can be completed at the employee’s own pace by “bookmarking” and recording progress and returning to the training later.
SHINE – compliance record keeping
The Praxis42 Digital Platform SHINE is our advanced eLearning management system and helps organisations deliver effective online learning for their employees.
A cost-effective tool for compliance record-keeping, SHINE allows you to view and manage employee training records easily. Individual training certificates can be printed as proof of compliance for audits or visits from enforcing agencies.
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