Fire Safety Training Courses
Our accredited Fire Safety Training in the South West gives your team the essential knowledge to reduce risk and respond effectively
Fire Safety Training
We provide expert guidance to help you make informed, compliant fire safety decisions. Our Fire Safety Training courses are designed to equip individuals and teams with the knowledge and confidence to respond effectively in an emergency.
With years of hands-on experience and full industry accreditation, Optimal First Aid delivers expert-led Fire Safety Training across Devon, Cornwall, and the South West. Whether you’re a small business in Torquay, a care provider in Truro, or managing a large site in Plymouth, we help your team stay compliant, confident, and ready to respond in the event of a fire.
Our local trainers provide tailored support to meet the needs of your workplace and industry. We offer on-site delivery across the region, making fire safety training accessible, practical, and fully compliant with UK fire safety legislation.
Fire Awareness Course
This certified Fire Training course gives staff the knowledge and confidence to identify hazards, reduce fire risks, and respond safely in the event of a fire. Suitable for all employees, regardless of industry or experience.
Fire Marshal Course
This advanced Fire Training course is designed for individuals with fire safety responsibilities. It provides the practical skills and legal knowledge needed to manage fire risks and respond effectively in emergencies.
What Do Fire Safety Courses Cover?
Our accredited Fire Safety Training in the South West gives your team the essential knowledge to reduce risk and respond effectively. Course content includes:
Fire safety legislation and the responsibilities of employers and employees
Common causes of workplace fires and how to prevent them
The chemistry of fire, including the fire triangle and fire classifications
Types of fire extinguishers and how to use them safely and effectively
Basic fire-fighting procedures for small, manageable fires
Evacuation protocols, including escape routes and assembly point procedures
Fire alarm systems and how to respond when they are activated
Emergency lighting systems and their purpose during power loss or evacuations
Fixed fire-fighting installations such as sprinklers and suppression systems
Identifying and reporting fire hazards in the workplace
Fire risk assessment awareness and supporting workplace compliance
Routine safety checks and maintaining a workplace fire safety logbook
Where We Deliver Fire Safety Training
We offer in-house and on-site safety training throughout:
Devon – including Torquay, Exeter, Plymouth, Newton Abbot
Cornwall – including Truro, Falmouth, Newquay, St Austell
Surrounding areas across the South West of England
Get in touch with Optimal First Aid to discuss your workplace fire safety needs. We’ll help you choose the right course and ensure your team meets legal fire safety requirements with confidence.
Based in Torquay | Covering Devon, Cornwall & the South West
Call 07762 082310
EXCELLENT Based on 10 reviews Posted on Samantha KeverenTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I attended the FREC 3 Course last week and it was engaging from beginning to end, no death by powerpoint!, just excellent teaching from a trainer with vast experience in the field and with great up to date knowledge. Relaxed daily hands on practical sessions built into the learning schedule with realistic scenarios, which were great for building my confidence and knowledge. Would highly recommend completing training with Toby and I look forward to completing my FREC 4 with Optimal First Aid in the near future.Posted on Alfred MorlandTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Did a FREC 3 course here, great instructor and a good amount of hands-on training which helps seal in the information! Would definitely recommendPosted on Richard EdmondsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. A really useful course with practical learning for the outdoor scenario which is somuch more useful than just the First Aid at Work course.Posted on Chris AndrewTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The most relevant first aid course I've ever attended. A course crammed with relevant content that was clearly tailored to the participants. All of the advice and techniques were given by someone who had used them in real situations, not taken from a text book. The practical exercises were brilliant and really gave the feel of an actual emergency (worryingly so!). The course is more costly than a more basic course, but are you ticking boxes or training for an actual situation? As someone who is self employed (and so pays the cost! ) I thought it was well worth the money. I can recommend this course to anyone, especially if you are in a more rural environment. Unfortunately I booked my course on a wet day in January. I still enjoyed the course, but next time I might well choose a warmer time of year.Posted on Joanne KnightTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Attended a great outdoor first aid training course with Toby from Optimal First Aid. Very knowledgeable, hands on experience. Well tailored to our workplace. Highly recommend.Posted on Chloe NunnTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I did their outdoor first aid course in October 2025. It was engaging and informative. The high level of hands on practice and scenario based exercises enhance my confidence. I've previously had comparable training through lifeguarding, and while reminders of the basics was incredibly useful, I also felt that this course gave me skills in situation triage and management which I haven't had before.Posted on Simon BrentTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Toby made the day both interesting and enjoyable. Many thanks. Simon Brent, Area Manager F&W Forestry UK Ltd.Posted on Susie AdamsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Well organised, concise sessions. Lots of hands on training. Leader very approachable. Highly recommend.Posted on Gabriele WarwickTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. very good course and teaches in a way that makes you remember the content. hands on and practical as well as good theory. the course has helped me respond to first aid scenarios in real life as well as design evacuation plans and first aid kits for different outdoor settings.Posted on Maria HindTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Fantastic course! Toby makes the learning achievable and fun ! I wouldn't work with anyone else! Highly recommend 👌
