Aveling’s Fire Awareness Training helps you understand what to do in the event of a fire at your workplace, and how to prevent fires in the first place. You will learn how to assess the situation, raise the alarm, and evacuate safely. Staying calm and following emergency procedures are crucial in order to minimise panic and ensure everyone’s safety.

Fire Theory will help you understand how fires start, spread, and behave. You will learn about different factors that contribute to fire hazards and how to identify potential risks. This knowledge will empower you to implement preventive measures and reduce the likelihood of fires occurring.

Understanding the Types of Fires and Fire Extinguishers is essential. You will learn about different classes of fires, and become familiar with various types of fire extinguishers and their specific uses. Knowing which extinguisher to use for each type of fire is crucial for effective firefighting.

Finally, Prevention and Communication are crucial aspects of fire awareness. You will learn about fire prevention strategies, such as proper storage of flammable materials and electrical safety practices.

This short online course will help you to create safer environments and ensure the well-being of yourself and others.

This course covers the following topics:

• First Response
• Fire Theory
• Types of Fires and Fire Extinguishers
• Using Fire Extinguishers, Blankets and Hose Reels
• Fight or Flight
• Prevention and Communication

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Obtain decision-making skills for correct first response to fire emergencies
• Understand fire theory – how it starts, spreads and how it can be extinguished
• Identify classes of fires and types of fire extinguishers
• Understand how to correctly use fire extinguishers, blankets and hose reels
• Perform fire risk assessments
• Understand fire prevention requirements

This course is delivered via Aveling’s online Learning Management System (LMS). Once you have booked and paid, you will receive a booking confirmation email containing a link to gain access to the system and your course.

This course is non-accredited so there are no formal assessments.

To successfully complete this course, you will need to have proficiency in reading and writing in English, as well as basic computer skills. You also require access to a computer and the internet in order to access our online Learning Management System.