Course Overview

Current legislation, including the Fire Services Acts 1981 and 2003, applies to all workplaces regardless of the number of employees and requires employers to provide adequate training in fire awareness for all members of their staff. Our online fire safety training courses are aimed at all employees to assist them in identifying and reducing the risk that fire presents in the workplace. This course will provide candidates with a general understanding of basic fire awareness including what should be done in the event of a fire, how to prevent a fire occurring and a basic introduction of the protocol of extinguishing a fire.

Course Modules

Chemistry of Fire - 70% pass required
Common Causes of Fire - 70% pass required
Basic Safety Features in Buildings - 70% pass required
Introduction to Fire Extinguishers - 70% pass required
What to do in Cases of Fire? - 70% pass required
Final Assessment - 70% pass required

Requirements

System Requirements

Up to date web browser
Up to date video drivers
1GB+ RAM
Broadband (3Mb+)

Duration

60 Minutes. This is based on the amount of video content shown and is rounded off.

About This Course

Current legislation, including the Fire Services Acts 1981 and 2003, applies to all workplaces regardless of the number of employees and requires employers to provide adequate training in fire awareness for all members of their staff. Our online fire safety training courses are aimed at all employees to assist them in identifying and reducing the risk that fire presents in the workplace. This course will provide candidates with a general understanding of basic fire awareness including what should be done in the event of a fire, how to prevent a fire occurring and a basic introduction of the protocol of extinguishing a fire.

It is a cost effective way for employers to fulfil their legal obligation to provide their employees with the necessary understanding of fire awareness.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Define the common causes of fire and understand how to reduce their risks
Understand the chemistry of fire and its ability to spread through four specified methods
Recognise the dangers of smoke
Identify the fire safety features available and understand their role in fire prevention, management, and evacuation.
Understand the risks to consider if you discover a fire
Recognise the different types of Fire Extinguishers and when to use them