Fire Safety in Health and Social Care Training Course

Our fire safety in health and social care course provides essential training for recognising, preventing, and responding to fire risks in care settings.
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Fire Safety in Health and Social Care Overview

Our CPD-certified fire safety course is tailored for those working in care environments. The course introduces the fundamentals of fire behaviour, including how fires ignite, spread, and can be safely managed using prevention strategies and emergency responses.

Learners will explore key topics such as the fire tetrahedron, common hazards in care settings, how to use extinguishers correctly, and evacuation procedures. The course also covers the legal obligations of employers and employees, the role of fire wardens, and how to support individuals during a fire emergency. By the end of the course, learners will have the knowledge and confidence to help create and maintain a safe environment.
Duration
1h 10m
Number of Units
4
Accreditation
CPD certified
Course Category
Health & Social Care

Learning Outcomes

  • To gain an understanding of how fires are caused and potential fire hazards
  • To gain an understanding of the behaviour of fire and the fire tetrahedron
  • To gain an understanding of fire detection and raising alarm
  • To gain an understanding of Fire Risk Assessments, means of escape and safe use of fire equipment
  • To gain an understanding of the responsibilities belonging to you, your employer and fire wardens

Training Units

Understanding fire safety in a care environment requires a clear knowledge of risk factors, emergency response procedures, and legal duties.

The Risks and Hazards of Fire

20m

This unit introduces the fundamentals of fire risk, including how fires start and what factors contribute to their rapid spread in care environments.

  • The Dangers of Fire
  • Common Causes of Fire
  • The Fire Tetrahedron
  • The Behaviour of Fire and Smoke

 

During a Fire Emergency

20m

Learn how to act decisively during a fire, including the correct use of extinguishers, evacuation procedures, and keeping others safe.

  • Raising the Fire Alarm
  • Fixed Fire Fighting Systems
  • The Classes of Fire and Fire Extinguishers
  • Use of Fire Blankets
  • Fire Evacuation Procedures

Duties and Responsibilities

20m

This unit explores legal and organisational responsibilities relating to fire safety, including the roles of staff and fire wardens.

  • Employers’ Duties and Legal Requirements
  • The Duties of a Fire Warden
  • Individual Responsibilities During a Fire
  • Identifying Fire Hazards

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