Business Continuity and Crisis Management

Fire Safety Management

Fire safety management prevents fires and protects people when they occur. This course covers fire risk assessment, fire prevention, means of escape, detection and alarm, fire fighting equipment, fire wardens, evacuation drills, hot work control, contractor management and legal compliance.

5 days Classroom or live online English

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Why attend

From knowledge to real-world impact.

Most workplace fires are preventable. You will learn to manage fire safety systematically and meet legal duties.

Workplace challenges

Professional Problems This Course Is Designed to Solve

The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.

Difficulty translating subject knowledge into practical workplace decisions.
Inconsistent approaches to the activities covered in the course outline.
Lack of a structured plan for applying and reviewing new skills.

Course methodology

How you will learn.

Fire risk assessment practice, case studies of fires, evacuation planning and checklist development.

Course objectives

What you'll take away.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain fire science and fire hazards
Conduct fire risk assessments
Implement fire prevention measures
Maintain means of escape and protection systems
Organise fire wardens and evacuation drills
Control hot work and contractors

Target audience

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for:

Fire safety officers and managers
Facility managers
HSE professionals
Fire wardens
Building managers

Target competencies

Capabilities you will build.

Participants will develop competencies in:

Fire risk assessment
Prevention
Evacuation planning
System oversight
Compliance

Course outline

Your learning journey.

A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.

Day 1Fire Safety Basics

09:00–10:08Fire science
10:08–11:00Causes of fires
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Causes of fires (continued)
11:45–12:53Legal duties
12:53–14:00Case study

Day 2Risk Assessment

09:00–10:08Assessment steps
10:08–11:00Hazards and people at risk
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Hazards and people at risk (continued)
11:45–12:53Recording
12:53–14:00Workshop

Day 3Prevention and Protection

09:00–10:08Prevention measures
10:08–11:00Means of escape
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Means of escape (continued)
11:45–12:53Detection and fire fighting
12:53–14:00Exercise

Day 4People

09:00–10:08Fire wardens
10:08–11:00Drills
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Drills (continued)
11:45–12:53Vulnerable people
12:53–14:00Exercise

Day 5Control and Compliance

09:00–10:08Hot work
10:08–11:00Contractors
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Contractors (continued)
11:45–12:53Records
12:53–14:00Action plan

The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.

Dates & venues

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Confirmed dates accept registration requests. Tentative dates are enquiry only.

Good to know

A few things to know.

How is the course delivered?

Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.

Can you deliver this programme for our team?

Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.

Will I receive a certificate?

Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.

What should I confirm before booking travel?

Please confirm the session, exact venue, accessibility arrangements, fees and any visa requirements with the team before arranging travel. Tentative dates are not confirmed sessions.

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