Workplace Safety Essentials
Fire Extinguisher
Practical online training in fire extinguisher types, selection and safe use, helping employees respond correctly and confidently if they discover a fire at work
From £25 + VAT
Buy for yourself or your team
- Institute of Hospitality
- Gatehouse Awards
- IIRSM
- IOSH
- CPD Certification Service
- Certificate Included
- 100% Online
Course Details
- Course Time: Approximately 25 minutes
- Format: Online and self-paced
- Certification: Institute of Hospitality, Gatehouse Awards, the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM), the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) and the CPD Certification Service
- Ideal For: employees who may encounter workplace fire extinguishers
- Access: Added after confirmed payment
- Assessment: Two module checks at 70%, then 100% for the final module
Who This Course Is For
This training is relevant to any workplace where staff may need to respond to a fire, including:
- Employees in any workplace covered by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
- Staff who may need to select and use a fire extinguisher during an emergency
- Employers needing to provide fire awareness training as part of their legal duties
Course Content
The complete supplier syllabus is shown below, with the assessment threshold for every module.
- Fire Extinguishers — Recognise different extinguisher types and the fires they are intended to address.
- Pre-Engagement Action — Check the conditions, your escape route and the limits of safe intervention first.
- Using a Fire Extinguisher — Apply the complete safe-use protocol in the final course module.
Assessment and Certification
This course is certified by Institute of Hospitality, Gatehouse Awards, the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM), the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) and the CPD Certification Service.
Your course fee includes the online learning, assessment and course certificate, with no separate certificate charge.
Delivered with VideoTile Learning
This course is owned by VideoTile Learning Ltd and distributed under licence.
The Block Coach handles booking and portal access, while VideoTile Learning provides the course content and assessment.
Buy for Yourself or Your Team
Choose one seat for yourself or add places for colleagues. Each learner receives their own course access.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who needs to complete this fire extinguisher training
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires employers to provide adequate fire awareness training for all staff, so this course is aimed at all employees regardless of workplace size.
What does the course cover
It covers identifying different types of fire extinguishers, understanding when, where and which to use, and the actions to take upon discovering a fire, including pre-engagement protocol.
How long does the course take?
Approximately 25 minutes. This timing reflects the supplied video content and does not include loading time or time spent considering assessment questions. You can pause and return as needed.
How is the course assessed?
Two module checks at 70%, then 100% for the final module. The module-by-module thresholds are shown in the course outline above.
Which organisations certify this course?
This course is certified by Institute of Hospitality, Gatehouse Awards, the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM), the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) and the CPD Certification Service.
Is the certificate included?
Yes. Your course fee includes the learning, assessment and course certificate.
When will I get access?
Once your payment is confirmed, the course is automatically added to your Learn-Link account.
