Fire Safety Awareness Training
Fire Safety Awareness training delivered at your workplace, anywhere in the UK. One fixed price covers your whole group — give every member of your team the knowledge they need to keep themselves and their colleagues safe.
The right course for every member of your team
Fire Safety Awareness on site is the baseline course for all employees — not just nominated wardens. Every person working on your premises has a role in preventing fires and reacting safely when an alarm sounds. This half-day session gives your team a clear, plain-English grounding in fire safety law, hazard recognition, extinguisher awareness, and safe evacuation — delivered at your workplace, so there is no time lost travelling and no external venue to arrange.
The course is distinct from the Fire Marshal / Warden course, which trains nominated competent persons to manage evacuations and carry out checks. Many organisations book both — Fire Safety Awareness for all staff, followed by the Fire Marshal course for their designated wardens — on the same day, in a single visit.
Who is this course for?
This training is suitable for any employee in any non-domestic setting where fire safety matters — which is effectively every workplace in England and Wales. It is particularly well suited to:
- Office, retail, and hospitality staff who need a clear understanding of what to do if the alarm goes off
- Warehouse, light industrial, and logistics teams where ignition sources, storage practices, and escape routes are all critical
- Schools, colleges, and care settings that need to demonstrate periodically refreshed fire safety training for all staff
- New starters at induction — covering fire safety awareness at your workplace on day one meets part of your RRO obligations immediately
- Existing staff due a refresher — the RRO 2005 requires training to be repeated periodically; an annual refresher is widely considered best practice
No prior knowledge is needed. Your trainer will adapt the session to your premises, your industry, and the specific hazards your team faces.
What your team will learn
By the end of the session, every delegate will be able to:
- Explain why fire safety matters and what UK fire safety law requires of both employers and employees under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
- Describe the fire triangle — heat, fuel, and oxygen — and understand how removing any one element prevents or extinguishes a fire
- Identify the most common causes of fire in the workplace and apply straightforward prevention and good housekeeping practices (ignition sources, storage, electrical safety, fire doors)
- Recognise potential fire hazards in their own work area and know how to report concerns to the Responsible Person
- State the correct action on discovering a fire: raise the alarm, call 999 where appropriate, and evacuate without delay
- Understand fire alarm signals, locate fire exits and escape routes, interpret fire safety signage, and reach the designated assembly point safely
- Identify the main classes of fire (A — solids; B — flammable liquids; C — flammable gases; F — cooking oils and fats; and electrical fires) and know which extinguisher type is suitable for each
- Recognise the different extinguisher types used in UK workplaces — water, foam, dry powder, CO₂, wet chemical, and water mist — and the colour-coded panel each carries
- Apply the PASS technique (Pull the pin, Aim at the base, Squeeze the handle, Sweep side to side) and, just as importantly, know the circumstances in which attempting to tackle a small fire is unsafe and should not be done
How the session runs
Your trainer comes to you — no external venue, no delegates travelling. All you need to provide is a suitable room and a screen or whiteboard; your trainer arrives with all course materials, printed resources, and handouts.
The session opens by giving the legal framework practical context: why the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order exists, what it means for your business, and what each employee's personal responsibilities are. From there, the group moves through the science of fire, common workplace hazards, and practical prevention. The extinguisher section is interactive — delegates learn which type to reach for (and which to avoid) in different scenarios. The session closes with a focused run through evacuation: alarm signals, escape routes, fire doors, assembly points, and the key principles of helping colleagues who may need assistance during an evacuation.
Throughout, the trainer uses examples relevant to your type of workplace. Discussion is encouraged and there is dedicated time for questions.
Assessment and certificate
There is no formal exam. Learning is checked continuously through discussion and practical exercises during the session. Delegates who attend and participate fully receive a Fire Safety Awareness certificate of attendance, issued by First Aid Training On Site. The certificate records the training date and can be filed as documentary evidence of fire safety training for compliance records, insurance requirements, or external audits. Many organisations keep a training matrix against the certificate dates to track when refresher sessions are due.
Why bring fire safety awareness training to your workplace?
Sending individual staff members to external courses is expensive and time-consuming once you factor in travel and the hours away from work. Our on-site model removes all of that:
- One fixed price for up to 12 people — from £495 + VAT covers the whole group, working out to under £42 per head at full capacity
- Zero travel costs or lost time commuting — your team trains in your own building and is back at their desks or workstations the moment the session ends
- Dates that suit you — we work around your shift patterns, operational peaks, and staffing needs; morning, afternoon, or a split across both
- Training tailored to your premises — your trainer refers to your actual escape routes, your specific extinguisher types, and your assembly point; delegates leave with knowledge they can apply immediately
- Multiple groups in a single visit — if you have more than 12 staff to train, we can run back-to-back sessions on the same day, dramatically reducing the cost per head further
The legal duty to train (RRO 2005)
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 — the principal fire safety law for non-domestic premises in England and Wales — the Responsible Person (typically the employer or the person in control of the building) must ensure that all relevant employees receive adequate fire safety training. That training must be provided at induction and repeated periodically thereafter. The law does not prescribe exact intervals; annual refresher training for all staff is widely adopted as the practical standard.
The RRO also requires the Responsible Person to carry out and keep under review a fire risk assessment, and to appoint one or more competent persons (fire marshals or wardens) to assist with fire prevention and evacuation. If you need to train those nominated individuals as well as the wider workforce, our Fire Marshal / Warden course covers that responsibility in a separate half-day session.
Trusted by teams across the UK. From small offices to large warehouses, we deliver fire safety awareness at your workplace on a date that works for you — no fuss, no hidden fees.
Ready to get your team trained? Request a quote or call us on 0800 852 7739 and we will confirm availability and pricing for your group, usually the same working day.
Questions buyers ask about fire safety awareness training
Is fire safety awareness training a legal requirement?
Yes. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 places a duty on the Responsible Person — normally the employer or the person in control of non-domestic premises — to provide adequate fire safety training to all employees at induction and to repeat it periodically. This half-day course is designed to meet that duty for general-duty staff. If you also have nominated fire marshals or wardens, they should additionally attend our Fire Marshal course.
Who is fire safety awareness training suitable for?
Any employee in a non-domestic workplace — offices, retail, hospitality, warehouses, schools, care settings, light industrial sites and more. There are no entry requirements, so it works equally well as an induction module for new starters and as a periodic refresher for the whole team. Nominated fire marshals or wardens should take our dedicated Fire Marshal course in addition to this awareness session.
What does the course cover?
The session covers: the basics of fire safety law under the RRO 2005 and each employee's responsibilities; the fire triangle (heat, fuel, oxygen) and how fires ignite and spread; common workplace fire hazards and practical prevention measures; recognising and reporting potential risks; what to do on discovering a fire and on hearing the alarm; safe evacuation routes, fire doors, signage, smoke alarms and assembly points; the main classes of fire and the correct extinguisher type for each; and the PASS technique for using an extinguisher — plus the important guidance on when it is not safe to attempt to tackle a fire.
How many people can attend each session?
Each session accommodates up to 12 staff for a single fixed price of from £495 + VAT. If your team is larger, we can schedule back-to-back sessions on the same day — simply let us know your headcount when you request a quote and we will put together pricing for multiple groups.
What certificate does each delegate receive?
Every delegate who completes the course receives a Fire Safety Awareness certificate of attendance, issued by First Aid Training On Site. The certificate records the date of training and can be retained as evidence for your fire safety records, insurance purposes, or an external audit. We recommend keeping a staff training matrix against the certificate dates so you always know when refresher sessions are due.
How often should fire safety awareness training be repeated?
The RRO 2005 requires training to be repeated periodically — it does not prescribe a fixed interval. As good practice, most organisations refresh whole-staff fire safety awareness annually, and always following significant changes to the premises layout, staffing arrangements, or emergency procedures. Our fixed group price makes an annual on-site refresher a straightforward, cost-effective commitment.
What do we need to provide on the day?
Very little. Your trainer arrives with all course materials. You need a suitable room with enough space for your group to sit comfortably, ideally with a screen or whiteboard available, plus parking or easy unloading access for the trainer. We confirm all practical arrangements with you when we contact you to schedule the session — there will be no surprises.
Can we combine Fire Safety Awareness with the Fire Marshal course on the same day?
Yes, and it is a very popular combination. A common approach is to run Fire Safety Awareness for all staff in the morning and the Fire Marshal course for your designated wardens in the afternoon — both on site, in a single visit. Get in touch to discuss a combined quote and we will make it straightforward to tick both boxes in one day.
Is on-site training more cost-effective than sending staff on a public course?
In almost every case, yes. Our from £495 + VAT price covers the entire group of up to 12 people — that is under £42 per head at full capacity — with no travel costs and no staff away from your site. Public courses are typically charged per person; once you add travel time and the cost of staff being off-site for the day, on-site training at your workplace is generally more economical from around four or more delegates.
Related on-site courses
Complete your workplace health and safety training programme with these courses, all delivered at your premises for a fixed group price.
Fire Marshal / Warden Course
Train your nominated fire wardens to manage evacuations, carry out safety checks, and fulfil your RRO 2005 competent-persons duty.
Manual Handling Training
Equip your team to lift, carry, and handle loads safely, reducing the risk of musculoskeletal injury under the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992.
Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW)
One-day FAIB-accredited first aid for lower-risk workplaces. Certificate valid three years and accepted by HSE.
Book fire safety awareness training at your workplace
We will come to your premises, train up to 12 of your team in a single half-day session, and have everyone back at work the same day. Request a quote and we will confirm availability promptly.