Yes. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the ‘responsible person’ for a premises must assess fire risks and take reasonable steps to protect staff, residents and visitors, which includes providing appropriate fire safety training.

A Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP) sets out how a specific individual, such as a resident with limited mobility, will be safely evacuated during a fire. Where an evacuation plan covers a group of people, this is known as a General Emergency Evacuation Plan (GEEP).

UK fire classifications range from Class A (solid materials) to Class F (cooking oils and fats), with separate categories for flammable liquids, gases, metals and electrical fires. Knowing the fire class helps staff choose the correct extinguisher and response.

There's no single fixed legal refresher period, but fire safety training and practical fire drills are widely recommended annually, or sooner if the fire risk assessment, premises or resident needs change. This certificate is valid for 2 years.

Yes. The course explains safe evacuation methods for care settings, including progressive horizontal evacuation and the use of evacuation aids to support residents with limited mobility or additional needs.

Yes. The course covers fire safety principles that apply across health and social care settings, including domiciliary care, where lone working and home environments present additional fire safety challenges.

This course is CPD accredited and aligned with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and the Skills for Care Core and Mandatory Training Framework. CQC doesn't approve individual courses, but inspectors expect providers to evidence appropriate training and staff competence.

Yes. The course is fully responsive and can be completed on desktop, tablet or mobile — study at your own pace, whenever it suits you.