Fire Safety Awareness Course
RoSPA-approved and CPD-certified online fire safety awareness for employees, covering fire prevention, common hazards and actions to take in an emergency.
- LevelAwareness · all staff
- FormatOnline
- Study paceSelf-paced
- ContentKey topics below
- AssessmentMultiple-choice exam
- RetakesFree unlimited retakes
- CertificatePrintable PDF (download-only)
- ApprovalRoSPA · CPD
What is the Fire Safety Awareness Course?
The Fire Safety Awareness Course provides an online foundation in how fires start, fire prevention and emergency procedures. It is intended for employees who need general fire safety knowledge. The course is RoSPA approved and CPD certified.
Training is one part of workplace fire safety. In England and Wales, the responsible person must provide appropriate information, instruction and training under the Fire Safety Order. Your employer should also explain the risks and procedures at your premises. See GOV.UK’s workplace fire safety guidance; Scotland and Northern Ireland have separate legislation.
Study online at your own pace. The learning material can be viewed on a phone or tablet, but you will need a laptop or PC for the final assessment and certificate download. After passing, your printable PDF is available immediately; certificates are not posted.
What you'll learn
The course introduces these fire safety topics:
- Understand why fire safety matters in every workplace
- Explain how fires start, spread and can be controlled
- Identify common fire hazards and reduce the risk of fire
- Recognise your duties under UK fire safety legislation
- Know the main types of fire extinguisher and when each is used
- Respond correctly to a fire alarm and evacuate safely
- Understand fire safety signage and emergency equipment
- Take personal responsibility for fire safety at work
Fire safety awareness for every employee
Learn about fire prevention, common hazards and emergency procedures. Combine the course with your employer’s instructions so you know the escape routes, alarm arrangements and assembly point at your workplace.
Study at your own pace on a desktop, tablet or phone. Use a laptop or PC for the final assessment and certificate download.
Course content
Explore the key topics below. Your employer should explain how these principles apply to your workplace, its fire risks and its emergency procedures.
1Introduction to Fire SafetyWhy fire safety matters to you and your workplace.
What's covered
- What fire safety means and why it matters to every employee
- The real cost of getting it wrong — injury, loss, fines and closure
- Why all staff have a part to play in preventing fire
- An overview of what the rest of the course covers
2Causes and Spread of FireUnderstanding common fires.
What's covered
- The fire triangle — fuel, oxygen and heat
- How reducing heat, separating fuel or limiting oxygen can interrupt burning
- How fire spreads by conduction, convection, radiation and direct burning
- The most common causes of fire in the workplace
3Fire Safety LegislationThe law that applies to you and your employer.
What's covered
- The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 in England and Wales
- The duties of the employer and the "responsible person"
- What employees must do to support fire safety at work
- Enforcement — notices, fines and possible prosecution
4Fire Prevention and ControlStopping fires before they start.
What's covered
- Identifying common fire hazards in the workplace
- Electrical safety and the safe use of equipment
- Safe storage of flammable materials and waste
- Good housekeeping as a fire prevention measure
5Fire Extinguishers and Their UsesThe right extinguisher on the right fire.
What's covered
- The UK fire classes — A, B, C, D and F
- Common extinguisher types — water, foam, CO₂, dry powder and wet chemical
- Matching the correct extinguisher to each class of fire
- The PASS technique and when it is safe to tackle a fire
6Fire Procedures and EvacuationGetting everyone out safely.
What's covered
- How to raise the alarm and respond when you hear one
- Means of escape and using the nearest safe exit
- Assembly points, roll calls and not re-entering the building
- Following the evacuation plan, including any specific arrangements for evacuation lifts
7Fire Safety Signage and EquipmentReading the signs and knowing the kit.
What's covered
- The meaning of fire safety signs and their colours and shapes
- Fire exit, escape route and assembly point signage
- Fire alarms, call points, detectors and emergency lighting
- Keeping escape routes, signs and equipment clear and accessible
8Personal Responsibilities in Fire SafetyYour part in keeping everyone safe.
What's covered
- Your legal duty to take reasonable care under fire safety law
- Reporting fire hazards, faults and near misses
- Co-operating with your employer's fire safety arrangements
- Helping to build a positive fire safety culture at work
Assessment & certificate
To earn your Fire Safety Awareness certificate, you'll complete a multiple-choice final assessment. If you're not successful first time you can retake it for free, as many times as you need.
When you pass, your printable PDF is immediately available in Your Certificates. Use a laptop or PC to download it; we do not post printed copies. The course is RoSPA approved and CPD certified. Keep the certificate as a completion record, and follow your employer’s requirements for site-specific and refresher training. Certificate images are illustrative samples.
Who is this course for?
This course is suitable for employees in any workplace who need a solid foundation in fire safety, including:
- Office and retail employees
- Warehouse and factory workers
- School and childcare staff
- Healthcare and care home employees
- Supervisors and team leaders
- Anyone wanting to improve their fire safety awareness
It provides a general foundation for a range of workplaces. Your employer should add instruction and practical training suited to your premises, equipment and emergency plan.
Need training for staff with designated fire safety duties? The Fire Warden / Fire Marshal Course is the better fit. For extinguisher theory and awareness, see the Fire Extinguisher Awareness Course.
Training your team
Buy, assign and manage fire safety training across your whole team — all from one place.
Buy in bulk and save
Discounts apply automatically at checkout and scale with your order. Mix and match different courses across your team — the discount applies to your whole basket.
Assign licences your way
Buy the licences you need now and assign them to staff whenever it suits — add team members by email and they'll get their own login.
Track learner progress
A simple manager dashboard shows who has started, who's in progress and who has passed — so you can follow up before an inspection.
Certificates and audit records
Download every team member's certificate from one account and export a training record for inspections or internal audits.
Flexible payment
Pay by card, or use invoice payment for orders of 20 or more. Course access is arranged after payment.
Friendly support
Our team is on hand to help with enrolments, dashboards and invoicing. Call 0800 852 7229.
Bigger orders = bigger discounts
The more licences you buy, the more you save — and discounts apply across your whole order, including mixed courses.
Discounts are applied automatically at checkout based on your total quantity.
Why train with us
Fire Safety Awareness course FAQs
What's the difference between this and the Fire Warden / Fire Marshal course? +
This Fire Safety Awareness course is a general foundation suitable for all employees, covering how fires start, how to prevent them and what to do in an emergency. The Fire Warden / Fire Marshal course goes further for people with designated fire safety responsibilities, covering prevention checks, recognising hazards and evacuation coordination.
Do I need any prior qualifications? +
No previous training is required. The course is suitable for all employees in any workplace and assumes no prior knowledge of fire safety.
How long does it take? +
The course is self-paced, so completion time depends on how you study and review the material. You can pause and resume, and there is no completion deadline once enrolled.
What happens if I fail the assessment? +
You can retake the multiple-choice assessment free of charge, as many times as you need, until you pass.
Will I get a certificate? +
Yes. When you pass, a printable PDF certificate is available immediately in Your Certificates. Download it on a laptop or PC. Certificates are download-only; we do not post printed copies.
Is it recognised by employers and authorities? +
The certificate records successful completion of the course. Check any specific requirements with your employer or insurer. Your workplace may also require site-specific instruction, drills or practical training.
Is this certificate recognised by UK insurers? +
Insurers set their own requirements. Ask your insurer whether this course, together with your workplace instruction and other arrangements, meets the requirements of your policy.
Can I buy this course for my team? +
Absolutely. Buy multiple licences and you'll get a management dashboard to enrol staff, track progress and download certificates. Bulk discounts apply automatically from 10 seats.
What's the difference between the Single User and Admin Dashboard? +
A Single User Dashboard is for your own training. An Admin Dashboard lets a coordinator add learners, assign courses, view progress and download staff certificates. Contact us if you need help setting up team access.
Do the course credits expire? +
No. Unused course credits never expire, so you can assign them when needed. Once a learner is enrolled, there is no completion deadline.
Which devices can I use? +
You can study the course on a desktop, laptop, tablet or smartphone with a modern browser. Use a laptop or PC for the final assessment and certificate download.
Start the Fire Safety Awareness Course today
Study at your own pace, take the assessment on a laptop or PC, and download your printable PDF certificate after passing. Free unlimited retakes are included.