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Could You Respond Safely If a Fire Started?

A small fire can escalate quickly. This practical course provides the knowledge and confidence to respond safely, understand fire risks, and use fire extinguishers correctly when appropriate. Designed for staff who may be required to use extinguishers as part of their role, the course focuses on fire prevention, emergency decision-making, and personal safety.

What You'll Learn

• Fire safety responsibilities and legislation
• How fires start, spread, and can be prevented
• The P.A.S.S. technique for using extinguishers safely
• When it is safe to tackle a fire and when to evacuate
• The limitations of fire extinguishers
• Different extinguisher types and their appropriate uses
• Good housekeeping and fire prevention practices

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

• Recognise common workplace fire risks
• Apply effective fire prevention measures
• Identify extinguisher types and their uses
• Assess when it is safe to use an extinguisher
• Respond confidently during the early stages of a fire emergency
• Promote good fire safety practices in the workplace

Who Should Attend?

Staff identified through risk assessment as requiring extinguisher training

Anyone wishing to improve their fire safety knowledge

Why Attend?

Attending this training will help you learn essential fire safety principles, build confidence in responding to emergency situations, and gain a clear understanding of how to select and safely use the correct fire extinguisher. These valuable skills will enable you to contribute to a safer working environment and help protect both people and property in the event of a fire.

Book your place today and develop the skills and confidence to respond safely and effectively in a fire emergency.

Dates:

1^st October 2026, 10:00 – 12:00

21^st October 2026, 10:00 – 12:00

For staff to book on this course, please use this link to go directly to UoRLearn and enrol on a course.