About this course
Every member of staff needs to know what to do when the alarm sounds. This short course gives all employees the fire safety basics required by law.
It covers how fire starts and spreads, common workplace causes, fire prevention and good housekeeping, alarms and evacuation procedures, and the basics of fire-fighting equipment - including when not to use it.
What learners cover
- How fire ignites and spreads, and the fire triangle
- Common causes of workplace fires and how to prevent them
- Employer and employee duties under fire safety law
- What to do on discovering a fire or hearing the alarm
- Types of extinguisher and when it is safe to tackle a fire
Course content
The course is delivered in short, bite-size sections that learners can stop and restart at any point.
- Section 1
Fire basics
The fire triangle, classes of fire and how smoke and flame spread through a building.
- Section 2
Prevention
Housekeeping, electrical safety, hot work, storage, arson risk and reporting hazards.
- Section 3
If a fire starts
Raising the alarm, evacuation routes, assembly points, roll call and helping people who need assistance.
- Section 4
Equipment
Detection and alarm systems, emergency lighting, fire doors and extinguisher types and limits.
Who it is for
All employees in any workplace. Nominated fire marshals should take the Level 2 Fire Marshal course instead or as well.
Entry requirements: No prior knowledge is needed. The course is written in plain English and suitable for all staff.
How it is delivered
Fully online and self-paced
Learners work through the course at their own pace and can pause and resume where they left off.
Any device
Works on desktop, laptop, tablet and mobile, with audio, video and written transcripts throughout.
Interactive throughout
Scenarios, exercises and images keep learners engaged rather than clicking through slides.
Knowledge checks
Short checks at the end of each section so learners can see what has landed before moving on.
Average completion time is around 30 mins, though learners can take as long as they need and return as often as they like.
How it is assessed
Knowledge checks run throughout the course so learners can test understanding as they go. The course ends with a multiple-choice assessment taken online. Learners who do not pass first time can retake it.
Certification
Learners receive a Highfield Online Training digital certificate as soon as they pass the end-of-course assessment. Certificates download straight away and can be saved to a CPD log or staff training record.
Refresher guidance: Most employers refresh this training every 12 months, or sooner if the law, roles or workplace risks change.
How it works for teams
- 1. Choose how many licences you need and pay by card, or request an invoice.
- 2. Add your learners' names and email addresses.
- 3. We set them up on the course platform and they receive their login by email.
- 4. Track who has been set up from your account.