SafeHands provides onsite Fire Safety Training for businesses throughout Ireland, delivered face to face at your workplace.
Our training helps employees understand workplace fire hazards, fire prevention, emergency procedures, evacuation and the different types of firefighting equipment.
The course is designed to give employees a practical understanding of fire safety in the workplace and the actions they should take if a fire or other emergency occurs. Face-to-face delivery also gives participants the opportunity to ask questions and engage directly with the course content.
By delivering training onsite, employers can arrange training for a group of employees together at their own premises, helping to minimise travel and disruption to the working day.
Training takes approximately 2.5 hours, accommodates groups of up to 12 participants and includes certification valid for two years.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND FIRE SAFETY TRAINING
ALL employees should undergo training to increase their awareness of Fire Safety. This includes:
- New employees as part of induction
- Existing staff requiring initial training
- Employees needing refresher training (every 2 years)
- Managers and supervisors
- Temporary and contract staff
- Part-time employees
Regardless of role or position, every member of your organisation plays a part in fire safety and emergency response.
- Reception and front-of-house personnel
- Maintenance and facilities staff
COURSE OVERVIEW
- Course duration: Approximately 2.5 hours
- Maximum participants: 12
- Delivery: Onsite, face-to-face training
- Certification: Valid for 2 years
- Location: Client’s workplace
Regardless of role or position, every member of your organisation plays a part in fire safety and emergency response.
Our Fire Safety Training Approach
At SafeHands, we believe that effective fire safety training must be relevant, engaging, and practical. Our approach combines expert knowledge with hands-on experience, ensuring participants not only understand fire safety principles but can apply them confidently in emergency situations. We've developed our training methodology based on adult learning principles and real-world fire safety experience, creating programmes that drive genuine behavioural change and skill development rather than simply ticking compliance boxes.
Onsite Fire Safety Training for Your Workplace
SafeHands delivers all fire safety training directly at your workplace, bringing our expertise to your doorstep. This approach offers several key advantages:
- Contextual Relevance: Training can reference your actual escape routes, assembly points, and fire safety equipment
- Real-World Application: Participants can relate training to their specific work areas and hazards
- Convenience: No travel time or costs for your staff
- Minimal Disruption: Training scheduled to suit your operational requirements
- Consistent Messaging: Entire teams trained together with consistent information
- Customisation: Content tailored to your industry, premises, and specific risks
ENQUIRE ABOUT FIRE SAFETY AWARENESS TRAINING
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Basic Fire Safety Awareness Training: Course Content
Understanding Fire Fundamentals
- Chemistry of Fire: The fire triangle/tetrahedron and how fires start
- Classes of Fire: Classification of different fire types (A, B, C, F, Electrical)
- Fire Development: How fires grow and spread through buildings
- Smoke Behaviour: The dangers of smoke and its movement through structures
- Common Causes: Leading causes of workplace fires and prevention strategies
Fire Safety in the Workplace
- Prevention Measures: Key strategies for preventing fires in different environments
- Housekeeping: Importance of good housekeeping in fire prevention
- Electrical Safety: Common electrical fire hazards and prevention
- Storage Practices: Safe storage of flammable materials
- High-Risk Activities: Special precautions for hot work and other high-risk tasks
- Fire Detection Systems: Types and functioning of detection equipment
- Passive Fire Protection: Fire doors, compartmentation, and structural protection
Emergency Response
- Alarm Activation: How to raise the alarm when discovering a fire
- Calling Emergency Services: Effective communication with the fire brigade
- Evacuation Procedures: Safe evacuation practices and routes
- Assembly Points: Procedures at assembly areas
- Roll Call: Accounting for all persons during evacuation
- Assisting Others: Helping visitors and those with mobility issues
- Response to Different Scenarios: Actions for various emergency situations
Fire Fighting Equipment
- Types of Extinguishers: Water, foam, powder, CO2, and wet chemical extinguishers
- Colour Coding: Understanding extinguisher identification
- Selection Guidance: Choosing the appropriate extinguisher for different fire types
- Operating Techniques: The PASS method (Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep)
- Fire Blankets: When and how to use fire blankets
- Hose Reels: Basic operation where applicable
- Safety Considerations: When to fight a fire and when to evacuate
Course Objectives and Learning Outcomes
On completion of the Fire Safety Awareness course, participants will be able to:
- Describe the chemistry of fire and explain how fires start and spread
- Identify fire hazards in the workplace specific to their environment
- Follow evacuation procedures correctly and efficiently
- Select and use appropriate fire fighting equipment based on fire classification
- Be aware of Fire Safety legislation relevant to workplace environments
- Understand the physics and chemistry of fire including the fire triangle concept
- Understand development and spread of fire through buildings
- Know what action is required in the event of fire to ensure personal and colleague safety
- Know how to raise the alarm using workplace systems
- Know how to call the fire brigade and provide essential information
- Know what action to take on hearing the fire alarm in different scenarios
- Understand evacuation procedures including routes, assembly points, and roll call
- Know how to use a fire extinguisher safely and effectively
- Recognise the importance of workplace fire safety in protecting lives and property
Benefits of SafeHands Fire Safety Training
Improved Fire Safety Awareness
Employees develop a better understanding of common workplace fire hazards and the measures that can help prevent fires.
Better Understanding of Emergency Procedures
Training helps employees understand what to do when an alarm sounds, including evacuation procedures, escape routes and assembly points.
Greater Awareness of Firefighting Equipment
Employees gain an understanding of different types of firefighting equipment and their role in workplace fire safety.
Consistent Training Across Your Team
Onsite training allows employees to receive the same information and instruction together, helping to build a more consistent approach to fire safety across the workplace.
Greater Confidence in an Emergency
A better understanding of fire safety procedures can help employees respond appropriately and follow established workplace procedures if an emergency occurs.
Why Choose SafeHands for Fire Safety Training?
SafeHands Health & Safety Solutions has been providing workplace Health & Safety training and services to Irish businesses for more than 20 years.
Our Fire Safety Training is designed for employers who want practical, face-to-face training delivered conveniently at their own workplace.
Onsite Training
We come directly to your workplace, making it easier to organise training for employees while reducing travel and disruption.
Face-to-Face Instruction
Training is delivered in person by an experienced instructor, giving participants the opportunity to ask questions and engage directly with the course content.
Workplace Focus
The course focuses on the fire safety knowledge employees need in the workplace, including fire prevention, emergency procedures, evacuation and firefighting equipment.
Convenient Group Training
Each course can accommodate up to 12 participants, allowing employers to train a group of employees together.
Two-Year Certification
Participants who successfully complete the course receive Fire Safety Training certification valid for two years.
More Than 20 Years’ Experience
SafeHands has been providing Health & Safety training and services to businesses across Ireland since 2003.
Related Fire Safety Services and Guidance from SafeHands
SafeHands provides additional training and guidance to help employers manage fire safety in the workplace.
Fire Warden Training
Our onsite Fire Warden Training provides designated fire wardens with the knowledge they need to understand their role and responsibilities, including fire prevention, emergency procedures and evacuation.
Fire Safety Requirements for Small Businesses
Our Fire Safety Requirements for Small Businesses | Employer’s Guide provides practical information on fire prevention, emergency planning, evacuation and employers’ responsibilities.
What Fire Inspectors Look For
Find out some of the areas that may be examined during a fire safety inspection and the steps businesses can take to maintain appropriate workplace fire safety arrangements in our What Fire Inspectors Look For | Employer’s Guide.
Fire Safety in Commercial Kitchens
Restaurants, cafés and other food businesses face particular fire hazards. Our Fire Safety in Commercial Kitchens | Employer’s Guide looks at common risks and practical fire prevention measures.
Frequently Asked Questions
SafeHands Fire Safety Training certification is valid for two years, with refresher training available when certification is due for renewal.
Employers should also consider additional training where there are significant changes to workplace fire risks, emergency procedures or employees’ responsibilities.
Fire Safety Training is suitable for employees across a wide range of workplaces, helping staff understand fire hazards, prevention measures, emergency procedures and evacuation.
Employees who have specific responsibilities as designated Fire Wardens or Fire Marshals may require additional Fire Warden Training.
There is no single number of Fire Wardens that is appropriate for every workplace.
The number required will depend on factors including the size and layout of the premises, number of occupants, working patterns and shifts, the nature of the workplace and its emergency procedures.
Employers should also consider the need for sufficient coverage when designated Fire Wardens are absent.
Yes. SafeHands delivers Fire Safety Training onsite at the client’s workplace, allowing groups of employees to undertake face-to-face training together.
Courses accommodate up to 12 participants and take approximately 2.5 hours.
Getting Started with SafeHands Fire Safety Training
Arranging onsite Fire Safety Training for your employees is straightforward.
Contact SafeHands Health & Safety Solutions to discuss your training requirements, number of participants and preferred dates.
We can then provide course details and a quotation for training at your workplace.
Need to arrange Fire Safety Training for your team? Contact SafeHands to discuss your requirements.