FIRE SAFETY AWARENESS
Level 1 Fire Safety Awareness
Half Day course
Covers essential fire safety basics—how fires start, emergency response procedures, and prevention. Perfect for new employee inductions and those considering Fire Warden responsibilities.
Fires in the workplace can cause serious harm, including injuries, loss of life, property damage, environmental impact, and disruption to business continuity. Most fires, however, are preventable.
This course introduces employees to the fundamentals of fire safety, making it an ideal part of new employee induction programmes. It covers how fires start, what to do in the event of a fire, and provides a foundation for those wishing to take on specific roles such as fire wardens, marshals, or stewards.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
– Common causes of fire
– Fire behaviour
– Relevant legislation (brief overview)
– Responsibilities of employees
– Fire prevention measures
– Actions to take if a fire occurs
– Use of fire extinguishers
– Emergency evacuation procedures
CERTIFICATION & ASSESSMENT
– National Level 1 qualification (Level 4 in Scotland) issued upon successful completion of the test paper