Fire Awareness Training in brief: Online fire awareness training covering prevention, alarms, escape, evacuation and duties under the fire-safety regime that applies to the premises and UK nation. It takes approx. 30 minutes across 5 sections. A 20 question test follows, so learners have their certificate as soon as they pass.
Why this training matters
Employers and the responsible person must arrange suitable fire precautions and training under the fire-safety regime that applies in their UK nation and premises.
Fire Awareness Training explains how fire starts and how it spreads through a building. It covers safety signs, fire prevention equipment and evacuation procedures, so everyone knows what to do and where to go. The Fire Safety Order requires staff to be trained, and this course is for all employees.
Fire Awareness Training at a glance
| Course | Fire Awareness Training |
|---|---|
| Category | Health & Safety |
| Accreditation | IOSH approved, CPD accredited |
| Governing framework | Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 Read the official text What the law requires |
| Price | Quoted for your team: credits, this course on its own, or 12 months of access to all our courses. Request a quote |
| Delivery | Online and self paced on any device, via The Globe LMS |
| Certificate | PDF issued immediately on completion, with your logo on it |
| Provider | ProCompliance Services Ltd, United Kingdom |
The duty behind this course. Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 sets it out at Article 21(1). Read the wording and what it means, or go straight to the official text.680,000 working people sustained an injury at work in Great Britain, 2024/25. HSE, all industries. See the full figures.
What fire safety law asks of employers
In England and Wales, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 makes a responsible person accountable for fire safety in each workplace. That is usually the employer. Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own fire safety laws with similar duties.
What the responsible person has to do
- Carry out a fire risk assessment and keep it up to date.
- Remove or reduce fire risks, and provide fire detection, alarms and firefighting equipment.
- Keep escape routes and fire exits clear and clearly signed.
- Plan for an emergency, with evacuation procedures and fire drills.
- Give staff information, instruction and training when they start and when the risks change.
What you will be able to do
- Comply with requirements under The Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order 2005
- Understand the nature of fire and how it begins
- Understand the different ways fire can spread
- Learn how to effectively use fire extinguishers and equipment
- Learn what to do in the event of a fire, evacuation procedures and what to do if you are unable to escape
- Actions you can take to prevent a fire from starting
What Fire Awareness Training covers
Understanding fire
This section covers what fire is, how fire starts, the general nature of fire and the dangers and cost implications it has on a workplace.
How a fire can spread
You will look at review and understand the ways in which fire can spread from one location to another.
Safety signs and signboard
The course then covers the variety of signs and signboards you are likely to come across in a work environment and the meaning of each one.
Use of fire prevention equipment
You will also cover the various types of firefighting equipment you’re likely to find in a workplace and how to use them effectively.
Evacuation procedures
Another section covers how to effectively evacuate in the event of a fire and why emergency procedures are important.
Who should take Fire Awareness Training
Every employee, because everyone needs to know how to prevent a fire and what to do if one starts. Train new starters at induction, and anyone whose role or workplace changes.
Where this course fits
The sectors that use it most, the standard it meets and our guides to the topic.
Common questions
How can my business get Fire Awareness training for its staff?
Enrol them on ProCompliance's Fire Awareness Training. It runs online through The Globe LMS in approx. 30 minutes, and each learner gets a certificate as soon as they pass. It carries IOSH approval and CPD accreditation. You can also try it free first, or book a demo to see how assigning and tracking it works.
Is fire awareness training a legal requirement?
Yes. In England and Wales, Article 21 of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires adequate fire safety training for employees when they start and when the risks change. Scotland and Northern Ireland have similar duties.
What is fire awareness training?
Fire awareness training teaches staff how fires start and spread, how to prevent them and what fire safety signs mean. It also covers using fire equipment and evacuating safely.
How often should staff do fire awareness training?
The law asks for training when people start and when the risks change, repeated where appropriate. Many employers refresh it every year.
Is Fire Awareness Training accredited?
This course is IOSH & CPD.
Which regulations does Fire Awareness Training cover?
It follows UK fire-safety legislation.
How long does Fire Awareness Training take?
Approx. 30 minutes. It runs online at each person's own pace, so they can pause and resume it.
Is there a test at the end?
Yes, a 20 question test. Retakes are free, so we never charge anyone again for not passing first time.
Do learners get a certificate?
Yes. The Globe issues a certificate on completion, so you can download it as a PDF straight away. The Globe keeps it against the learner, so you can produce it later without asking them for it.
How much does Fire Awareness Training cost?
We quote it for your team. Use credits, take this course on its own, or give your team 12 months of access to all our courses. Once we know what you need, we find the best value option for you.
Can we try Fire Awareness training free?
Yes. Request a free trial and we set up the full course on The Globe, with its test and certificate, usually the same working day. No card details, and no obligation.
