Build confidence to prevent and respond to workplace fire risks with this fire safety awareness course. It provides a clear introduction to how fires start and spread, what to do in an emergency and how to keep your workplace safe. Learners explore legal responsibilities under the Fire Safety Order, understand the correct use of fire extinguishers and learn how to respond calmly and effectively during an evacuation.
As an online fire awareness course, it’s suitable for employees, supervisors and small business owners who need to meet basic safety responsibilities. Study at your own pace, test your understanding and gain a CPD-accredited certificate on completion.
Course Level: Awareness Reference: AFSA2TSFG25 Accreditations: CPD Certificate: Instant PDF download
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What you'll learn
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Fire, fire hazards, and human behaviour
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Law, responsibilities and risk assessment
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Fire types, extinguishers and their use
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Fire detection, emergencies and evacuation
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Maintaining fire safety preparedness
Who should take this course
This course is suitable for all employees and employers in work settings who need a basic understanding of fire risk and how to behave safely.
This includes:
- Employees and volunteers in offices, hospitality, retail, healthcare, early years, and industrial settings
- Individuals needing awareness of fire safety principles
- Team leaders and supervisors promoting safe practice
- Small business owners responsible for workplace fire precautions
Course overview
The Fire Safety Awareness CPD unit provides an introductory, awareness-level understanding of workplace fire safety. The course equips learners with the knowledge, confidence, and awareness needed to identify fire hazards, prevent incidents, and respond safely and effectively during emergencies.
Learners will explore how fires start and spread, legal responsibilities under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, and the roles of the responsible person, fire marshals, and staff. The course also covers fire risk assessment, extinguisher use, evacuation procedures, and ongoing preparedness through training and drills.
By the end of the unit, candidates will understand their responsibilities and the actions required to maintain a safe workplace, supporting a culture of prevention and readiness.
Introduces the science of fire and how combustion occurs. Learners explore the fire triangle, common workplace fire hazards, and how human behaviour influences emergency response and evacuation
Explains key legal duties under the Fire Safety Order (2005), the role of the ‘responsible person’, and the shared responsibilities of all staff. Learners study the five steps of fire risk assessment and how to identify, record, and review hazards.
Explores fire classifications (A–F), the UK colour-coded extinguisher system, and safe extinguisher use following the PASS method. Learners understand when to fight a fire and when to evacuate.
Covers fire detection systems, false alarms, and emergency actions. Learners practise correct evacuation procedures, the use of refuge and assembly points, and communication during real events.
Focuses on workplace readiness and scenario planning. Learners explore case studies, drills, and reporting systems, linking awareness to real workplace behaviours.
Encourages learners to evaluate their own confidence and fire safety awareness using a structured self-assessment. Candidates reflect on personal habits, readiness, and opportunities for improvement, promoting continuous learning and responsibility.
Course handbook, extinguisher types poster, fire extinguisher record sheet, false alarm record sheet and fire safety self-assessment
Do I have to do any other courses first?
There are no entry requirements for this course. It is intended for learners who require basic fire safety training. Learners may progress to fire marshal training following this course depending on the requirements of their role and responsibilities.
Course features
Try our sample chapter - Law, responsibilities and risk assessments
Frequently asked questions
The fire safety awareness course takes around three hours to complete. You can study at your own pace and return whenever you like.
No. This is an awareness-level CPD course, not a regulated qualification or a formal Fire Marshal certificate.
The course covers how fires start and spread, fire prevention, extinguisher use, evacuation procedures and legal responsibilities.
Employees, team leaders, volunteers and small business owners who need a basic understanding of fire safety awareness in the workplace.
No formal entry requirements. Level 1 English literacy is recommended for all learners.
Yes. A digital CPD certificate is available for immediate download after passing the online exam.
Yes. The fire awareness course includes free exam retakes so you can try again at no extra cost.
It supports compliance with the Fire Safety Order and good workplace practice but does not replace legally required fire risk assessments or formal Fire Marshal training.
This course follows the regulations and legislation listed below:
- Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
- Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
- Fire Safety Legislation and Guidance (UK)
- National Occupational Standards - Fire Safety Awareness
Our awarding bodies
Quality assurance is an important part of Safer Food Group training. We use external experts to review and accredit our courses for academic rigour, fit for purpose, accuracy and currency. This means that you can trust The Safer Food Group to deliver high quality, effective training.
SFG courses are endorsed by Qualifi, an Ofqual registered academic awarding body. Qualifi's focus is qualifications that meet the demands of employers and learners both vocationally and academically.
All SFG courses carry CPD credits. This means that CPD UK has verified SFG training is of suitable quality and content to count towards Continued Professional Development.
