Fire Safety About 60 minutes 1 CPD hour

Fire Safety Training - Ireland Edition

Cover the essentials of fire prevention and evacuation under Irish law, giving employees in the Republic of Ireland the confidence to respond safely to a fire.

  • CPD Accredited
  • Fire Brigade Accredited
  • Fire Brigade Approved
Overview

What this course covers

Workplaces across the Republic of Ireland must ensure staff understand fire risks and know how to respond, and this programme is built specifically around Irish fire safety law. It explains how fire starts and spreads before moving into hazard control, prevention and the correct use of firefighting equipment found on site.

Learners then progress to emergency response, covering the actions required during an evacuation and the legal duties placed on employers and staff. The course suits any organisation operating in Ireland that needs documented fire safety awareness training.

What you'll learn

Skills you'll walk away with

  • Recognise the chemistry of fire and the classes of fire
  • Identify fire hazards common to Irish workplaces
  • Apply the correct use of extinguishers and firefighting equipment
  • Respond to a fire emergency using appropriate evacuation steps
  • Explain employer and employee duties under Irish fire safety law
  • Adopt a prevention-first approach to everyday fire safety
Who it's for

Designed with these roles in mind

  • Employees in industry and commercial workplaces in Ireland
  • Hospitality staff in Irish premises
  • Supervisors and fire wardens in the Republic of Ireland
Course content

Modules included

6 short lessons that build sequentially. Learners can pause and resume at any point on any device.

  1. 01 Introduction to fire safety and Irish legislation
  2. 02 Fire chemistry and classes of fire
  3. 03 Fire hazards and prevention in the workplace
  4. 04 Firefighting equipment and correct use
  5. 05 Emergency procedures and evacuation
  6. 06 Interactive learning scenarios
Assessment

How competence is checked

The course closes with a final assessment that confirms learners can apply fire safety principles correctly.

Certificate

What learners receive

Successful learners receive a CPD-accredited certificate they can download immediately after completion.

Aligned with
  • Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005
FAQ

Common questions

How long do learners have to complete the course?
Access is open-ended. Once assigned, learners can log in on any device, work at their own pace, pause and resume, and complete the course whenever it suits them.
What happens if a learner fails the end-of-course test?
Learners can retake the test until they pass. Progress is tracked automatically so nobody loses their place.
How is the certificate delivered?
The certificate is generated instantly on completion and available to download as a personalised PDF. Copies are stored in the admin dashboard for compliance records.
Can we buy licences in bulk for a team?
Yes. Volume pricing is available from as few as five licences and scales for larger workforces. Request a callback for a tailored quote.
Is the training accessible on mobile devices?
Yes. The course runs in any modern browser on desktop, tablet or mobile. There is nothing to install.
Do you offer reporting for compliance audits?
Yes. The admin dashboard provides completion reports, certificate downloads and audit-ready logs by learner or by team.

Ready to roll out Fire Safety Training - Ireland Edition to your team?

Speak to a compliance advisor for volume pricing, admin dashboard access and same-day setup.

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