The Qualsafe Level 1 Award in Fire Safety Awareness (RQF) is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification designed to help learners develop essential fire safety awareness skills. This course ensures participants can protect themselves and others by promoting safe practices and effective emergency response in the workplace.
Course Overview
This comprehensive fire awareness training course is based on:
- National Occupational Standards (NOS) related to fire safety awareness
- Health and Safety Executive Northern Ireland (HSENI) recommendations and best practices
Delivered by a qualified fire safety professional with over 25 years of firefighting experience, this course provides both theoretical knowledge and practical skills applicable to workplaces, public environments, and domestic settings.
What You’ll Learn
Participants will gain an understanding of key fire safety principles, including:
- The science of fire – combustion, fire behaviour, and ignition sources
- Identifying fire hazards such as electrical faults, flammable materials, and poor storage practices
- Fire prevention strategies – maintaining safe work environments and reducing risks
- The importance of detection systems like smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, and sprinkler systems
- Emergency response procedures – how to evacuate safely, assist others, and use fire extinguishers correctly
- Understanding evacuation plans, assembly points, and calm decision-making during emergencies
Practical Fire Safety Training
This course includes hands-on exercises and realistic simulations to reinforce learning outcomes.
Participants will take part in fire drills, practice safe evacuation techniques, and gain confidence in responding to real-life fire emergencies.
Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for:
- Employees in offices, factories, healthcare, and retail
- Health and safety representatives and fire wardens
- Anyone responsible for fire safety and emergency response in the workplace
Course Benefits
- ✅ Ofqual regulated and nationally recognised qualification
- ✅ Compliant with HSENI and UK fire safety legislation
- ✅ Delivered by a professional firefighter instructor
- ✅ Builds confidence and competence in fire prevention and response
- ✅ Supports compliance with employer health and safety responsibilities
Why Fire Safety Awareness Training Matters
Fire safety awareness training helps create a safer workplace culture, ensuring staff understand how to prevent fires, respond effectively, and minimise property damage.
By completing this course, learners will be equipped with the knowledge and confidence to identify risks, take preventative action, and respond safely in an emergency.
