Fire Safety & Evacuation Training for Care Environments
Specialist fire safety awareness and evacuation procedures designed for care staff.
Specialist fire safety awareness and evacuation procedures designed for care staff
This one-day course provides care staff with essential knowledge of fire prevention, emergency response, and safe evacuation procedures tailored to care settings.
It’s ideal for care home staff, support workers, and managers who need to understand how to protect vulnerable individuals in an emergency.
Learners develop both awareness and confidence to take appropriate action before, during, and after a fire.
Course Details
- Duration: 1 day (6 hours minimum)
- Awarding Body: Qualsafe Awards
Assessment
- Multiple-choice exam
- Certification validity: 3 years
Fire safety skills designed for care environments
The course combines theory and scenario-based training to help staff understand fire risks and how to maintain safe evacuation practices for residents and service users.
Key topics include:
• Common causes of fires in care settings
• The fire triangle and principles of combustion
• Fire prevention and control measures
• Emergency evacuation procedures and mobility support
• Roles of fire wardens and staff in emergencies
• Fire detection and suppression systems
• Legal requirements under the Fire Safety Order 2005
Assessment: Multiple-choice exam
Certification validity: 3 years
Focused, scenario-based fire training
Using examples from real care settings, this course prepares learners to respond quickly and calmly in high-pressure situations — maintaining safety and dignity for residents during an evacuation.
Why choose Influence 360 for Fire Safety in Care training
• Sector-specific training tailored for care environments
• Delivered by experienced health and safety trainers
• Practical focus with scenario demonstrations
• Fully compliant with UK Fire Safety legislation
• Promotes teamwork and calm response in emergencies
Training designed around your team
Delivered on-site at your care home, supported housing, or training facility, this course ensures your team stays compliant without disrupting care delivery.
Delivery options:
• 1-day on-site or classroom session
• Group training for care settings
• Combined with other safety courses if required