Fire Extinguisher Online Course

Fire Extinguisher Online Course UK

This Fire Extinguisher Online Course provides practical online training for UK workplaces, covering fire classes, extinguisher types, safe use and the actions staff should take before attempting to use firefighting equipment.

UK fire-safety law requires employers to provide adequate fire-safety training appropriate to the risks in their workplace. This course can support that wider training programme, but employers remain responsible for assessing their own premises, risks and training requirements.

What the Course Covers

• Different classes of fire
• Types of fire extinguisher and their uses
• Colour coding and identification
• When an extinguisher should and should not be used
• Risk assessment before attempting to tackle a fire
• Evacuation and raising the alarm
• Personal safety priorities
• Safe extinguisher operating techniques
• The PASS method
• When to withdraw and evacuate

Who Is This Course For?

Suitable for employees, health and safety representatives, office teams, retail and hospitality staff, facilities personnel and other workers who may need fire-extinguisher awareness as part of workplace fire-safety training. No prior experience is required.

Course Delivery

• Approximately 25 minutes of core video content
• 100% online and self-paced
• Online multiple-choice assessment
• Unlimited assessment retakes included
• Digital certificate of completion after successful assessment

Assessment & Certification

After completing the training, learners take an online assessment. The course listing includes a CPD Certified Certificate of Completion on successful completion.

Fire Extinguisher Training FAQs

Does this course replace a workplace fire-risk assessment?

No. Training should form part of an employer’s wider fire-safety arrangements and be appropriate to the risks identified for the workplace.

Do employers need to provide fire-safety training?

Yes. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires adequate fire-safety training for employees, with additional or refresher training where appropriate.

How long does the course take?

Approximately 25 minutes of core video content, plus assessment time.

Related Training

For broader workplace fire-safety responsibilities, see our Fire Marshal Online Course or browse Health & Safety Online Courses.

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