Fire Safety Awareness eLearning course

Carelessness is the biggest cause of fire. Fire destruction is usually the work of one person but fire prevention is everybody’s responsibility.

Make sure you are part of the solution and that you support people to avoid being the problem by keeping your fire safety knowledge up to date with this online course.

  • How fires start and continue - the Fire Tetrahedron
  • Preventing electrical fires
  • The fire dangers of smoking
  • Dangers of fire from the accumulation of rubbish, paper and other combustible materials
  • The dangers of fire from the misuse of heaters and open fires
  • The dangers of fire and cooking
  • The dangers of fire - Other things to consider
  • The effects of fire - Burns
  • The effects of fire - Smoke inhalation
  • The dangers of toxic fumes
  • Fire prevention and control
  • What to do and NOT do if the fire alarm is activated
  • What to do and NOT do if you discover a fire
  • If a small fire breaks out in a kitchen, what should you do?
  • Different types of fire extinguisher and their correct use
  • How to use a fire extinguisher properly
  • Fire Blankets
  • Fire classifications
  • Fire safety in the workplace

This online training course has been designed specifically for Care and Support Workers working in a social care setting. It will also be useful to a wider audience of people who should know about Fire Safety.

This course will take 45 minutes to complete.

You can access this Health and Social Care online course as part of the Unlimited Care Package, which includes 130+ courses and certificates, on the Click eLearning platform. Starting from just £3, access unlimited learning in one simple subscription.

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Fire Safety Awareness eLearning course - Grey Matter Learning

Aims of the Fire Safety Awareness course

By the end of the training course, you will:

  • Understand how fires start and continue
  • Explain the Fire Tetrahedron
  • Identify the dangers of fire
  • Understand the effects of fire
  • Know how to react in an emergency
  • Understand when and how to tackle a small fire
  • Understand how to identify and use the correct extinguisher

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This is by far the most enjoyable course on fire safety I have done.

As a leading eLearning platform provider, Grey Matter Learning recognises the importance of accessibility in learning. We are proud to have integrated Recite, an innovative tool that enables learners to access eLearning content more easily, regardless of their abilities. With Recite, learners can benefit from text-to-speech in over 65 languages, colour contrast adjustments, and translation of over 100 languages, to enhance their learning experience.

These tools can help to make learning more inclusive and accessible for learners with visual or hearing impairments, as well as those who speak different languages. By incorporating Recite into our website and Click eLearning platform, we are able to provide our carers with a comprehensive and accessible training solution that helps to promote learning outcomes for all learners.

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