CPD Standards Office accreditedFire Safety Training
Fire safety training is a legal requirement: the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 says employers must train staff when they start and when risks change. Lift College's 2 hour online course gives you a CPD Standards Office accredited certificate on the day you pass, which employers can verify, plus a free refresher every 12 months.
- £19.99, pay once
- CPD certificate the day you pass
- Free refresher when it is due
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Fire Safety Training
You can do fire safety training online in the UK with Lift College's Fire Safety Training course. It is 2 hours of learning in 5 short modules, covering how fires start, how to prevent them, how to raise the alarm and how to evacuate, with the fire safety law for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland explained. It costs £19.99, pay once, and your accredited CPD certificate is ready the same day you pass. Lift College recommends a refresh every 12 months, and the refresher is free.
A fire at work can spread in minutes. The people who know how to prevent it, raise the alarm and get out calmly make the biggest difference. Fire safety law expects your employer to give you training when you start and when risks change.
This course covers what fire safety law expects every worker to know. If you have been nominated as a fire marshal or fire warden, take Fire Warden Training instead, which covers the checks, sweeping and roll call duties of the role. You learn how fires start, how everyday habits prevent them, how your workplace fire plan works and how to evacuate safely. It is written for workplaces across the UK, with the fire safety law for each nation explained.
- Explain how fires start using the fire triangle
- Spot common fire hazards in your workplace and help remove them
- Describe your duties as an employee under fire safety law
- Raise the alarm and follow your workplace evacuation procedure
- Recognise the main types of fire extinguisher and their uses
- Keep fire doors, escape routes and exits clear
- Report fire hazards and shortcomings in fire safety arrangements
5 short modules, 2 hours in total.
How fires start
The fire triangle of heat, fuel and oxygen. Common causes of workplace fires, from electrical faults to careless smoking.
Knowledge checkPreventing fire at work
Good housekeeping, safe storage, electrical safety and keeping escape routes and fire doors clear.
Knowledge checkFire safety law and you
What the law expects of employers and of you, including the fire risk assessment and your duty to report dangers.
Knowledge checkWhen the alarm sounds
Raising the alarm, calling 999, evacuating by the nearest safe route and going to the assembly point. Why you never use a lift.
Knowledge checkFire extinguishers and equipment
The main extinguisher types, which fires they suit, and why your workplace procedure decides who tackles a fire.
Knowledge checkFinal test and your certificate
Multiple choice, 80% to pass, unlimited attempts. Your CPD Standards Office accredited certificate is issued the day you pass.
This course is for you if
- You are a new starter and fire safety is part of your induction
- You work in an office, shop, school, hotel, care home or warehouse
- You look after visitors, residents or the public at work
- Your employer has asked you to complete annual fire safety training
- You want a clear refresh of fire procedures and prevention
Your CPD accredited certificate, issued the day you pass.
Your certificate records that you completed Fire Safety Training with Lift College. It shows 2 hours of learning, your completion date and a recommended refresh date 12 months on.
- One price, £19.99. One payment, one learner, no subscription.
- Short modules with a knowledge check after each one and a final test. Instant results.
- 80% to pass, with unlimited free retakes.
- A CPD accredited certificate as a PDF the same day you pass, carrying the CPD Standards Office mark, our provider number 51289, a unique number and a verification link.
- Access for as long as Lift College offers the course, and never less than 3 years from the day you buy.
- A free refresher when your recommended refresh date arrives. Changed your mind? Ask within 14 days of paying and we refund you in full.
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Which online fire safety certificate do employers accept?
Your employer decides the fire safety training your workplace needs, based on its own fire risk assessment. Fire safety law expects that training when you start and when risks change, repeated periodically where appropriate. A good certificate records the course, hours, completion date and refresh date, and can be verified. The content should follow the law for your nation: the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 in England and Wales, the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005, or the Fire Safety Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010.
Lift College's certificate does each of these: it names Fire Safety Training, shows 2 hours of learning, your completion date and a refresh-by date 12 months on, with a unique number and verification link. The refresher is free.
Compare providers in our guide to fire safety training online in the UK.
Free or paid? Read our guide to free vs paid fire marshal training online.
The law this course supports
Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
Applies in England and Wales. The responsible person must give employees adequate fire safety training when they start and when risks change. It is repeated periodically where appropriate (article 21). Employees must take reasonable care and report serious dangers (article 23).
Read the legislation →Fire (Scotland) Act 2005
Employers in Scotland must keep employees safe from harm caused by fire, so far as is reasonably practicable. They must assess fire risks and put fire safety measures in place, including employee instruction and training (section 53 and Schedule 2).
Read the legislation →Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006
Set out the detailed fire safety duties that sit under the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005, including training, information to employees and duties of employees.
Read the legislation →Fire and Rescue Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006
Part 3 sets out fire safety duties in Northern Ireland, including employers' duties to employees and duties of employees.
Read the legislation →Fire Safety Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010
Employers in Northern Ireland must give employees adequate fire safety training when they start and when risks change. It is repeated periodically when appropriate and given in working hours (regulation 20).
Read the legislation →£19.99. Pay once, nothing added.
One payment for one learner. You keep access for as long as Lift College offers the course, and never less than 3 years. Changed your mind? Ask within 14 days and we refund you in full.
- PaySecure card payment, one time only.
- Sign inYour learner account is ready straight away.
- StartBegin module 1 the same minute.
Free refresher when it is due
We recommend a refresh every 12 months. We email you 30 days before, and from the refresh date you can retake the latest version free and download a new certificate.
How the cost compares
High Speed Training and CPD Online College charge £28.80 to £36 for the course. Lift College is £19.99, pay once.
| Provider | Course fee | How you pay |
|---|---|---|
| Lift College Lowest cost to start | £19.99pay once | Pay once, no subscription. Training a team? £16.99 a course on a free organisation account |
| High Speed Training | £36 | £36 |
| CPD Online College | £28.80 | £28.80 |
Prices as shown on each provider's own website.
Buying Fire Safety Training for a team?
Open a free organisation account, buy places and give each person their own login. The price falls the more places you buy.
Multiple enrolment discounts
The price of a place is set by the places in one order, on this course or any mix of our CPD courses. Saving against the £19.99 single place.
| Places in one order | Price a place | Saving |
|---|---|---|
| 1 to 9 places | £16.99 | 15% off |
| 10 to 49 | £14.99 | 25% off |
| 50 to 99 | £12.99 | 35% off |
| 100 to 249 | £10.99 | 45% off |
| 250 or more | £9.99 | 50% off |
What would your team cost?
Training each person on several courses? A sector pack or the annual plan can cost less. Your quote compares all three for you.
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Your own training portal in 2 minutes
Open a free account with your work email. No sales call, and no minimum order.
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See where everyone stands
A progress dashboard, a training matrix and an Excel progress report for your records.
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Reminders sent for you
Welcome emails, nudges for anyone who stalls, and refresher dates so nobody goes out of date.
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Pay by card or invoice
Card, or invoice on 30-day terms with your PO. Places stay valid for 3 years.
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A human tutor with every course
Real tutor support for your staff, unlimited free retakes and a certificate the day they pass.
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Accredited by the CPD Standards Office
Provider 51289. Every CPD course is an accredited CPD activity.
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What our learners say
Stories from Lift College learners on our qualifications, in their own words.
“I had been a care assistant for four years without a formal qualification. Lift College made the whole process straightforward, my assessor visited regularly and I completed my Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care in just over a year. I was promoted to senior care worker the month after I qualified.”
“My employer was clear, I needed GCSE English to move into a supervisory role. Lift College helped me find the right exam board and an exam centre five minutes from home. Passed grade 4. Got the promotion.”
“My employer needed me to have Level 2 maths before they could register me on the Level 3 apprenticeship programme. Lift College was fast, the tutor was brilliant, and I resit my maths once after a near-miss and passed the second time. The whole thing took twelve weeks.”
Questions about Fire Safety Training
Is online fire safety training valid?
Your employer decides what training you need. This course covers the fire safety knowledge the law expects every worker to have. Your employer will also show you the fire procedures for your own building. It is a CPD Standards Office accredited certificate (provider number 51289).
Is this course CPD accredited?
Yes. Fire Safety Training is an accredited CPD activity with the CPD Standards Office, the UK's research-led CPD accreditation body. Lift College Limited is a CPD Standards Office accredited provider (provider number 51289), and your certificate carries the CPD Standards Office mark and our provider number so an employer or professional body can check it.
How often should fire safety training be done?
The law says training must be given when you start, when risks change, and repeated periodically where appropriate. Lift College recommends refreshing every 12 months, and the refresher is free.
What should I do if I discover a fire at work?
Raise the alarm straight away and follow your workplace fire procedure. Leave by the nearest safe exit, call 999 if your procedure says to, go to the assembly point and never use a lift.
Which fire safety law applies to my workplace?
In England and Wales it is the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Scotland has the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005. Northern Ireland has the Fire and Rescue Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 and the Fire Safety Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010.
Is this course for workplaces in the Republic of Ireland?
This course is written for UK workplaces. For workplaces in the Republic of Ireland, take Fire Safety Training (Ireland), which covers Irish law and emergency numbers.
How long do I keep access?
You keep your access for as long as Lift College offers the course, and never less than 3 years from the day you buy. Your certificate PDF is yours to keep.
What is the free refresher?
Lift College recommends refreshing this course every 12 months. When your date comes round, you can retake the latest version free and get a new certificate. We email you 30 days before.
Does it count towards my CPD?
Yes. The course is 2 hours of learning, shown on your CPD Standards Office accredited certificate, so you can log the hours in your CPD record.
Can I get my money back?
Yes. Ask within 14 days of paying and we refund you in full.
Can my employer pay?
Yes. Your receipt shows the course, the date and the amount paid, and you can pass it to your employer. Buying for a team? Open a free organisation account: every course is £16.99, and you can pay by card or invoice with your PO.
Can my team do this course in another language?
Yes, on an organisation account with 10 or more places. Your team can study Fire Safety Training in Polish, Romanian, Punjabi, Urdu or Welsh, prepared within 1 working day of your order. The final test and the certificate stay in the English course name, so the certificate is the one every employer recognises. Tell us the languages you need when you order or ask for a quote.
Where can I do fire safety training online in the UK?
Lift College offers Fire Safety Training online for £19.99, pay once. It is 2 hours of learning in 5 short modules, written for workplaces across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Your accredited CPD certificate is ready the same day you pass.
How long does online fire safety training take?
Fire Safety Training is 2 hours of learning in 5 short modules, each with a knowledge check. You can finish it in one sitting or across several and pick up where you left off on any device. The final test needs 80% to pass, with unlimited free retakes.
Which online fire safety certificate do UK employers accept?
Your employer decides the fire safety training your workplace needs, based on its own fire risk assessment. Fire safety law expects that training when you start and when risks change, repeated periodically where appropriate. Lift College's certificate names Fire Safety Training, shows 2 hours of learning, your completion date and a refresh-by date 12 months on, with a unique number and verification link. The refresher is free. It is a CPD Standards Office accredited certificate (provider number 51289).
How much does Fire Safety Training cost online?
Lift College's Fire Safety Training is £19.99, pay once, with no subscription. Training a team? It is £16.99 a course on a free organisation account. High Speed Training charges £36 for its Fire Safety Awareness Training and CPD Online College £28.80 for its Fire Safety Awareness course, from their own websites on 22 October 2026.
How is Fire Safety Training assessed?
By a short knowledge check after each of the 5 modules and a final test. You need 80% to pass, with unlimited free retakes, and your accredited CPD certificate is ready the same day you pass.
Can I start Fire Safety Training today?
Yes. You start the moment you pay, on any device, and you can finish the 2 hours of learning in one sitting or across several. Your accredited CPD certificate is ready the same day you pass. Buying for a team? Open a free organisation account.
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