IFE, CPD, Gatehouse Awards, Institute of Hospitality, IIRSM & IOSH
Master workplace safety compliance in just 60 minutes with our comprehensive Basic Fire Safety Awareness course. Learn to identify hazards, understand fire spread, and respond decisively during emergencies. Fully approved by IFE, CPD, IIRSM, Gatehouse Awards, Institute of Hospitality, and IOSH, this course equips your workforce with the essential skills to protect lives and meet statutory duties under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
Who is this course for?
Designed for employees across corporate, hospitality, retail, healthcare, and education sectors, this course delivers compulsory fire safety awareness to meet legal standards under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. It provides a cost-effective, seamless solution for employers and HR managers during staff onboarding, while serving as a practical stepping stone for individuals aiming for Fire Marshal or Health and Safety roles.
All employees | Care workers | Museum staff | Hospitality teams | Facilities and premises managers
Skills and knowledge you will gain after completing this course
Recognise the chemistry of fire and the common causes behind workplace ignition, and remove them before they take hold.
Run a controlled evacuation, sweep and account for people, and understand the building's own safety features.
Match the extinguisher to the fire class, judge when to engage and when to withdraw, and act safely on discovery.
Chemistry of Fire
Common Causes of Fire
Basic Safety Features in Buildings
Introduction to Fire Extinguishers
What to do in Cases of Fire?
Final Assessment
Figures below are from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government's fire prevention and protection statistics for England, year ending March 2025.
21,306 of the 51,020 audits carried out by fire and rescue services were recorded unsatisfactory — the worst rate since 2011.
Breaches of Article 15, procedures for serious and imminent danger, have risen 60% in five years — the fastest-growing major failure.
Prohibition notices stop premises being used where the risk to people is judged serious enough. 2,972 formal notices were issued in total.
This Basic Fire Safety Awareness online course is approved by:
This signifies that the course meets the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) standards. CPD approval assures learners that the content is high-quality, up-to-date, and contributes to their professional growth and development, making their skills current and competitive in the job market.
The International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM) is a globally recognised professional body for risk and safety practitioners. Their approval indicates that the course aligns with international best practices and standards in risk and safety management, adding significant credibility to your qualification.
Gatehouse Awards is an awarding organisation regulated by Ofqual, specialising in qualifications across various sectors. Their approval means the course adheres to strict quality assurance processes and is recognised for its vocational relevance and standards.
End-of-module assessment: At the end of this Basic Fire Safety Awareness course, there is a multiple-choice exam. The required pass mark for all modules is 70%. It is essential to achieve the required pass mark to issue a certificate.
After successful completion of the Basic Fire Safety Awareness course, you will get an accredited Certification of Completion from Course Central. This can be downloaded from your dashboard. You can order here a printed course certificate to be delivered by post. Once the order is successfully placed, you can expect the certificates to arrive within 5-7 working days in the UK and Europe. For the rest of the world, it can take up to 12 working days.
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This course is designed for all employees across corporate, hospitality, retail, healthcare, and education sectors. It serves as an essential safety module for existing staff, new hires during onboarding, and business owners looking to meet statutory duties efficiently.
Yes, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 legally obliges employers to train every employee in fire awareness, regardless of company size.
Absolutely! This course is IFE, CPD, Gatehouse Awards, Institute of Hospitality, IIRSM & IOSH Approved, ensuring high-quality, recognised training for your professional development.
The course takes approximately 60 minutes and is delivered entirely online for flexible self-paced study.
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