Fire Extinguisher Training in brief: Fire Extinguisher Training is an online course from ProCompliance covering the classes of fire and what causes them. It includes a ProCompliance completion certificate when they pass. It takes approx. 10 minutes online.
Why this training matters
Using the wrong extinguisher can make a fire worse. Anyone expected to use one needs to know which is which and when tackling a fire is the wrong call.
Fire Extinguisher Training covers the classes of fire and what causes them, then the five extinguisher types: water, foam, CO2, powder and wet chemical. It teaches how to match the extinguisher to the fire and use it safely with an escape route in mind. It also makes clear when to evacuate instead of fighting the fire.
Fire Extinguisher Training at a glance
| Course | Fire Extinguisher Training |
|---|---|
| Category | Health & Safety |
| Accreditation | CPD accredited |
| Governing framework | Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 Read the official text What the law requires |
| Time to complete | Approx. 10 minutes |
| 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 the training covers
We update the course as the law and guidance change, so the topics below reflect the current version.
- The classes of fire and what causes them
- Water, foam, CO2, powder and wet chemical extinguishers
- Matching the extinguisher to the fire
- Safe technique and knowing your escape route
- When to evacuate instead of fighting the fire
Who should take Fire Extinguisher Training
Anyone whose role involves this area of health and safety, plus the managers and supervisors responsible for them.
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 Extinguisher training for its staff?
Enrol them on ProCompliance's Fire Extinguisher Training. It runs online through The Globe LMS in approx. 10 minutes, and each learner gets a certificate as soon as they pass. It carries CPD accreditation. You can also try it free first, or book a demo to see how assigning and tracking it works.
Which regulations does Fire Extinguisher Training cover?
It follows UK fire-safety legislation.
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 Extinguisher 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.
How is the training delivered?
Online, self-paced, through The Globe LMS. Managers assign it, The Globe records completion automatically, and the record sits with the rest of that person's training.
Is Fire Extinguisher Training accredited?
This course is CPD.
