Fire Safety

This course provides essential training on fire prevention, response procedures, and safe evacuation practices. It equips participants with practical knowledge to identify fire hazards, use suppression equipment correctly, and safeguard individuals in care and workplace settings.

Course Fee

£0.00

£4.00

13 Chapters

30 mins

Mobile friendly

Industry-backed eLearning

About The Course

Learning Outcomes

Course Modules

FAQ

About The Course

Fire safety is a critical responsibility in all work environments, especially those involving vulnerable individuals and complex evacuation needs. This comprehensive course offers participants the knowledge and confidence to respond effectively to fire risks through prevention, early detection, and emergency procedures.

Learners will explore the science of fire (including the Fire Triangle), smoke and toxic fumes, and the safe use of fire extinguishers and blankets. The course also provides in-depth guidance on conducting fire risk assessments, managing evacuation in care settings, and understanding fire suppression systems.

Using real-world examples and UK/Ireland-compliant regulations, participants will learn to minimise risk, ensure the safety of occupants, and respond swiftly to emergencies.

Whether you're part of a clinical team, facility operations, or general staff, this training builds core safety competencies and compliance awareness.

Learning Outcomes

Fire Basics: Gain insights into the nature of fire, including what causes fires to ignite and sustain.
Fire Formation: Learn about the essential elements needed for a fire to burn and the principal causes of fires.
Smoke Characteristics: Understand the properties of smoke and strategies to prevent its spread.
Fire Prevention Techniques: Discover effective methods to prevent fires from starting.
Waste Management: Recognize the importance of proper waste disposal in fire prevention.
Impact of False Alarms: Learn about the consequences of false fire alarms.
Fire Response Protocols: Know how to identify a fire and apply 'the five steps' approach in responding to a fire situation.
Fire Evacuation: Acquire skills in assisting people to safety during a fire evacuation.
Fire Safety Equipment Usage: Understand when to use various types of fire safety equipment.
Fire Extinguishers: Get to know the different types of fire extinguishers and their appropriate usage scenarios.

Course Modules

Chapter 1 Understanding Fire, Smoke, and Harmful Fumes

Chapter 2 Fire Prevention and Thoughtful Risk Evaluations

Chapter 3 The Progression and Spread of Fire

Chapter 4 Navigating Through False Alarms

Chapter 5 Indicators of Fire Safety Awareness

Chapter 6 Responding to Fires: The Five Essential Steps

Chapter 7 Ensuring Resident Safety with Proactive Measures

Chapter 8 Embracing Progressive Horizontal Evacuation (PHE)

Chapter 9 The Role of Fire Detection Systems

Chapter 10 Equip Yourself: Fire Extinguishing Essentials

Chapter 11 The Protective Embrace of Fire Blanket

Chapter 12 Summary

Chapter 13 References

FAQ

The fire safety course typically takes 30 minutes to complete.

To register for the fire and safety course in UK, sign up with your email and password on the Care Learning website. If you don't have an account, sign up at care-learning.com.

The fire safety training course is entirely free of cost.

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