Fire Awareness Course

Essential Workplace Fire Safety Training for All Staff

The Fire Safety Awareness Course in Devon from Optimal First Aid Ltd is a nationally recognised qualification designed for anyone who wants to improve their understanding of fire risks and safety in the workplace.

Based in Devon | Serving the South West & UK-wide

Fire Safety Awareness Devon – Course Overview

Our Fire Safety Awareness Devon course provides a clear introduction to fire risks, emergency procedures, and safe behaviour in the workplace. It covers the core principles of workplace fire safety, helping staff understand how fires start, how to prevent them, and what to do if one occurs.

This is an ideal basic fire safety course in Devon for all employees, regardless of role or industry.

 

Who Should Attend Fire Safety Awareness Training 

This qualification is suitable for:

  • Office teams

  • Retail and hospitality staff

  • Warehouse and industrial workers

  • Volunteers and community workers

  • New starters needing fire safety induction training

  • Any employee requiring fire safety for employees training

It is also perfect for organisations looking to strengthen their fire safety responsibilities at work.

 

Entry Requirements 

Learners must be 14 years or older. There are no other formal entry requirements, making it ideal for all staff.

 

What You’ll Learn on Our Fire Safety Awareness Devon Course

This fire safety training in Devon covers:

Understanding Fire Risks

  • Main causes of workplace fires

  • How fires spread

  • Common hazards and how to reduce them

Fire Safety Responsibilities

  • Employee duties under fire safety law

  • Understanding fire safety responsibilities at work

  • Supporting fire wardens and evacuation procedures

Emergency Actions

  • How to raise the alarm

  • When and how to call emergency services

  • Safe evacuation principles

Practical Awareness

  • Fire safety signage

  • Good housekeeping

  • Optional extinguisher demonstrations

This content aligns with the Qualsafe specification and National Occupational Standards.

 

Assessment and Certification 

Learners complete a 15‑question multiple‑choice exam (minimum score 10). Assessment time: 25 minutes.

Successful learners receive a Qualsafe Level 1 Award in Fire Safety Awareness (RQF).

 

Why Choose Us  

  • Delivered by experienced fire safety trainers

  • Engaging, easy‑to-understand teaching

  • Ideal for inductions, refreshers, and compliance

  • Trusted by businesses across Devon and the South West

  • Available on‑site for teams of all sizes

We also offer fire safety training in Cornwall, supporting organisations in Truro, Newquay, Bodmin, and surrounding areas.

 

Course Duration and Delivery

  • 3 Guided Learning Hours (GLH)

  • Delivered as a half‑day course

  • Available at your workplace or our Newton Abbot venue

  • Remote delivery available through Qualsafe at Home

We regularly run fire safety awareness in Newton Abbot, with flexible scheduling for businesses across the region.

 

Local Fire Safety Awareness Training Across Devon & Cornwall

We deliver workplace fire safety in Devon and the wider South West, including:

  • Newton Abbot

  • Torquay, Paignton & Brixham

  • Exeter & East Devon

  • Plymouth & South Hams

  • North Devon

  • Cornwall (Truro, Newquay, St Austell, Bodmin)

This makes us a leading provider of fire safety courses in the South West.

 

Course Dates & Booking

We run regular Fire Safety Awareness courses throughout the year. Contact us to book individual places or arrange on‑site training for your team.

Contact Us

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• Some organisations require that course certificates be issued by an Ofqual Regulated Awarding Organisation. • We offer self-certified & Ofqual Accredited courses; the main difference in certification being third party cost. Ofqual Regulated Awarding Organisation certification is currently priced at an additional £12.50pp.
The instructor to candidate ratio is typically 1:12, with some courses being restricted to 1:8 or even 1:6.
If you have a preferred date & time for this course (for example to fit in with staff shift patterns) please let us know.