Fire Safety Training For Schools
Cover the essentials of fire safety in schools, including arson prevention, so every member of staff can act confidently in an emergency.
- CPD Accredited
- Fire Authority Approved
What this course covers
Schools carry a legal duty to train all staff in fire safety, and this programme meets that requirement through practical, engaging content. It covers the science of fire alongside the hazards specific to a school site, including arson prevention, before moving into firefighting equipment and emergency response.
Learners finish understanding the evacuation procedures suited to school premises and the legal duties placed on responsible persons and staff. The course has been widely adopted by local education authorities and multi-academy trusts.
Skills you'll walk away with
- Recognise the classes of fire relevant to a school setting
- Identify fire hazards in schools, including arson risks
- Apply correct use of extinguishers and firefighting equipment
- Follow fire emergency and evacuation procedures on school premises
- Explain the legal duties of staff under fire safety legislation
- Adopt arson prevention strategies in an educational setting
Designed with these roles in mind
- Teaching and support staff in schools
- Administrative staff in education settings
- Facilities and caretaking staff
- School business managers and fire wardens
Modules included
6 short lessons that build sequentially. Learners can pause and resume at any point on any device.
- 01 Introduction to fire safety and the law in schools
- 02 Fire chemistry and classes of fire
- 03 Fire hazards and arson prevention in schools
- 04 Firefighting equipment and correct use
- 05 Emergency procedures and evacuation
- 06 Interactive learning scenarios
How competence is checked
A final assessment checks that learners understand fire safety duties and procedures specific to school premises.
What learners receive
Learners receive a CPD-accredited certificate to download immediately after passing the assessment.
Aligned with
- Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
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