Fire Safety for Volunteers – Level 1 – Online CPDUK Accredited

Welcome to our online Fire Safety for Volunteers training course. All our online training courses, programmes and qualifications are accredited by the CPD Certification Service (CPDUK).

Fire safety is one of the most important aspects of health and safety in the workplace. It can have a significant impact and consequences, including property loss, injury, and potential loss of life. This Fire Safety for Volunteers eLearning course will provide awareness and knowledge essential to preventing fires and maintaining a safe workplace.

Course content

This online Fire Safety for Volunteers training course covers the following:

• Introduction
• Chapter 1 – Key definitions
• Chapter 2 – Understanding the elements of fire
• Chapter 3 – What to do in the event of a fire
• Chapter 4 – Module summary.

Who is the course for?

This Fire Safety for Volunteers e-learning course is suitable for all staff, including unpaid and voluntary staff.

Course aims

The aims of this online Fire Safety for Volunteers training course are to develop in the learner:

• Realise the dangers of fires.
• Master and apply safety measures in the event of a fire outbreak.
• Know your responsibilities in the event of a fire.

Learning objectives

On completion of this online Fire Safety for Volunteers training course, the learner will be able to:

• Outline the elements of fire.
• Describe how to reduce the risk of fire.
• Explain how to prevent potential electricity risk factors.
• Outline the need for fire risk assessments.
• State what to do in the event of a fire.
• Describe your responsibilities in the event of a fire.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this Fire Safety for Volunteers eLearning course , the learner will be able to:

• Define the characteristics of fire.
• Identify the main fire hazards in your volunteering environment.
• Describe the actions required when discovering a fire in your volunteering environment.
• Describe basic fire safety and fire safety protocols.
• Explain how to practise and promote fire prevention.
• Dramatise a mock fire drill.

Why is this online Fire Safety for Volunteers training course essential?

This online Fire Safety for Volunteers training course will help volunteers acquire knowledge and skills to recognise fire hazards, prevent a workplace fire, and respond appropriately should a fire occur. Adequate fire safety information and instruction is required for all staff upon induction.