Fire Safety Awareness Training
This online Fire Awareness Training course gives every employee in your workplace the basic knowledge they need to recognise fire risks, raise the alarm, and evacuate safely — completed online in around 90 minutes for £14 per learner. It’s the foundation course every UK workplace should have on file — built for staff who aren’t designated fire wardens but still need to know exactly what to do when an alarm sounds.
This RoSPA-approved and CPD-accredited online course covers the essentials of UK fire safety law, the most common causes of workplace fires, the fire safety equipment in your building — from extinguishers and fire blankets to fire doors and alarms — and the evacuation procedures that keep people safe. Complete in 90 minutes, get your certificate instantly.
- Level
- Fire awareness
- Format
- 100% online
- Duration
- 90 minutes
- Modules
- 5 short modules
- Assessment
- Multiple-choice exam
- Pass mark
- 80% · free unlimited retakes
- Certificate
- Instant printable PDF
- Accreditation
- RoSPA & CPD
What is the Fire Safety Awareness Training course?
This online Fire Awareness Training course gives every employee in your workplace the basic knowledge they need to recognise fire risks, raise the alarm, and evacuate safely. It’s the foundation course every UK workplace should have on file — built for staff who aren’t designated fire wardens but still need to know exactly what to do when an alarm sounds.
This RoSPA-approved and CPD-accredited online course covers the essentials of UK fire safety law, the most common causes of workplace fires, the fire safety equipment in your building — from extinguishers and fire blankets to fire doors and alarms — and the evacuation procedures that keep people safe.
Studied entirely online and at your own pace, you’ll complete it in around 90 minutes and receive an instant, printable certificate the moment you pass. Fire Safety Awareness Training is part of Online CPD Academy — a UK provider of accredited online training spanning health & safety, fire safety, first aid and more.
What you'll learn
By the end of this online fire awareness course, learners will be able to:
- The basics of UK fire safety law and what it expects of every employee
- How fires start, spread and are prevented in workplaces like yours
- The most common potential fire hazards in offices, kitchens, warehouses and care settings
- Different types of fire alarm, fire extinguisher and fire blanket — and which to use on which type of fire
- The role of fire doors, escape routes and emergency lighting in protecting people during a fire
- How to raise the alarm and follow evacuation procedures calmly
- When to leave the firefighting to the fire service and your appointed fire wardens safely and efficiently
The course combines clear explanations, real workplace examples and short interactive checks — making sure every employee finishes with the knowledge to act fast and clearly when an alarm sounds.
Course content
The course is divided into five short, interactive modules, each with interactive elements and short reviews to reinforce learning and prepare you for the final assessment. Work through them at your own pace and revisit any topic as often as you like.
1Introduction to Fire SafetyWhy fire awareness matters for every employee.
What's covered
- Why fire safety awareness matters in every workplace
- The difference between fire awareness and fire warden training
- Who is responsible for fire safety at work
- An overview of what the rest of the course covers
2How Fires Start, Spread and Are PreventedThe fire triangle and common workplace hazards.
What's covered
- How fires start and the conditions they need to spread
- The most common potential fire hazards at work
- Hazards in offices, kitchens, warehouses and care settings
- How everyday fire risks are prevented
3Fire Safety Equipment in Your WorkplaceAlarms, extinguishers, blankets and more.
What's covered
- Different types of fire alarm and how they work
- The main types of fire extinguisher and fire blanket
- Which equipment to use on which type of fire
- The role of fire doors, escape routes and emergency lighting
4Evacuation Procedures and Escape RoutesWhat to do when the alarm sounds.
What's covered
- How to raise the alarm calmly and quickly
- Following evacuation procedures and using escape routes
- The role of assembly points and head counts
- When to leave firefighting to the fire service and wardens
5Fire Safety Law and Your ResponsibilitiesThe Fire Safety Order 2005 explained.
What's covered
- The basics of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
- The duties of the ‘responsible person’
- What the law expects of every employee
- How fire awareness training supports compliance
Assessment & certificate
At the end of the course there is a short final assessment in multiple-choice format with an 80% pass mark. If you don’t pass first time, retakes are completely free of charge — there’s no limit on attempts and no extra cost.
Once you’ve passed, your RoSPA-approved, CPD-accredited fire awareness certificate is issued instantly and is available to download and print straight from your account — ready for staff records, audits and your fire safety file. The certificate has no expiry date, though we recommend refreshing your fire awareness training every three years.
Who is this course for?
This course is the everyone-in-the-building fire awareness training your workplace needs. It is suitable for:
- Office, retail and hospitality teams
- Warehouse, factory and industrial site staff
- Care home, school, university and healthcare employees
- Catering, kitchen and food production teams
- Any new starter as part of a fire safety induction
- Self-employed workers and small-business teams
Looking for fire warden or fire marshal training? For staff specifically appointed to lead evacuations and carry out additional duties under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, see our separate Fire Warden Training course.
Not sure which course you need? Get in touch and we’ll help you choose between fire awareness and fire warden training.
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Audit-ready records
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Why take this course?
Fire awareness is the foundation of fire safety in any workplace. Whether you’re in an office, a warehouse, a kitchen or a school, knowing what to do in the first minute of a fire saves lives. This course equips every employee to act fast and clearly in an emergency.
RoSPA approved and CPD accredited
Our Fire Awareness Training course is fully RoSPA approved and CPD accredited — two of the most widely recognised UK accreditations for workplace fire safety training. The course covers what the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 expects of every member of staff and gives every learner the practical knowledge to play their part in keeping people safe.
Your certificate, ready the moment you pass
The second you finish the final assessment, a printable PDF certificate is ready to download from your dashboard. RoSPA-approved, CPD-accredited and recognised by employers across the UK for staff records, audits and your fire safety file.
- ✓High-resolution printable PDF certificate
- ✓Shows the course name, your name and completion date
- ✓RoSPA approved and CPD accredited, with no expiry date
Certified in three simple steps
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Learn at your own pace
Work through five short modules online. Your progress saves automatically, so you can pause and pick up where you left off — most learners finish in around 90 minutes.
Pass and get certified instantly
Score 80% or more on the multiple-choice assessment and download your RoSPA-approved, CPD-accredited certificate as a printable PDF straight away. Free unlimited retakes if you need them.
Fire awareness training FAQs
What’s the difference between fire awareness and fire warden training? +
Fire awareness training is for everyone in the workplace — the basic knowledge every employee needs to recognise risks, raise the alarm, and evacuate safely. Fire warden (or fire marshal) training is for specifically appointed staff who lead evacuations, check equipment, and have additional duties under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Most workplaces need both. We offer Fire Warden Training as a separate course.
Is fire awareness training a legal requirement? +
For most UK workplaces, yes. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 places a duty on the ‘responsible person’ — usually the employer — to provide adequate fire safety training to all employees. This course is designed to satisfy that requirement for general staff awareness.
How long does the course take? +
Most learners complete the course in around 90 minutes. You can pause and come back at any time — your progress is saved automatically.
Who is this course for? +
Every employee in your organisation. From office staff to warehouse workers, kitchen teams to care home staff — anyone who could be in the building when a fire alarm sounds needs basic fire awareness.
What if I fail the assessment? +
Retakes are completely free of charge. There’s no limit on attempts and no extra cost.
Will I get a certificate? +
Yes. A RoSPA-approved, CPD-accredited fire awareness certificate is issued instantly on completion of the course and is downloadable from your account.
Does the certificate expire? +
The certificate doesn’t have an expiry date — once you’ve passed, it’s yours. We recommend refreshing your fire awareness training every 3 years, or sooner if your premises, fire safety arrangements, or job change significantly.
Do I need any prior knowledge to take this course? +
No. There are no entry requirements. The course explains everything from first principles — fire safety law, common hazards, the equipment in your building, alarms and evacuation procedures.
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