Fire Training

Gain the knowledge to manage fire safely

Our comprehensive range of fire safety training courses provide delegates with the essential skills to support fire safety management in the workplace and beyond. From basic awareness to advanced fire safety management and tailored fire safety courses, the right course for you is below.

Information on booking a course and course fees can be found in our course administration section on our main training admin page.

Tamar Safety Courses - Private Course Bookings

Fire Extinguisher Training (2 hours)

Booking Ref: TSFEX

This short course is aimed at workers that are required to complete internal fire extinguisher checks and those who might potentially discharge an extinguisher in response to tackling a fire. Delegates will learn about the different types of extinguisher, their safe use and the classes of fire they can and cannot be used on. A practical session of discharging different types of fire extinguisher is included in this course, which will require coordination in advance at venues to ensure a safe area is provided.

This course can run as a standalone course or be combined with the Fire Safety Awareness and Fire Warden courses for an additional fee of £250

Please note, this course is not available for online remote delivery. 

Fire Safety Awareness (2 hours)

Booking Ref: TSFIRESA

This course offers an introduction to fire safety applicable to all workplaces and delegates will gain a valuable insight into the history of fire legislation, the fire triangle, how fire and smoke spread, the impact on life and building safety of a fire, and common precaution and prevention methods.

Fire Safety Awareness in Construction and the Built Environment (half day)

Booking Ref: TSFIRESACBE

This course offers an introduction to fire safety with a particular focus on the construction and built environment industry and delegates will gain a valuable insight into industry specific issues, the fire triangle, how fire and smoke spread, the impact on life and building safety of a fire, and common precaution and prevention methods.

Education Fire Safety Management (2 days)

Booking Ref: TSFIREESM

This advanced course is aimed at fire safety managers, personnel with fire safety responsibilities, or for those developing their career in fire safety management in education settings including schools, nurseries, colleges and universities. The course is split into 2 distinct days. Day 1 is theory-based, using a range of case studies, tutor-led direction and activities focusing on fire legislation, guidance, duties and human behaviours. Day 2 is delivered through practical and workshop activities, giving delegates the opportunity to put their knowledge and theory into action. Throughout the course, delegates will develop an understanding of and have the ability to create a fire safety policy and strategy, checklists for fire safety checks, and fire warden actions to support evacuation plans.

This 2-day course can also be used as introduction in preparation for a fire risk assessor course or the NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety.

Fire Safety in High Rise Buildings (1 day)

Booking Ref: TSFIREHRB

This specialist course focuses on recent pieces of legislation including the Fire Safety Act 2021, the Building Safety Act 2022 and the specific requirements of the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022. Delegates working in, or responsible for, all residential buildings will benefit from this course, as the new legislation has elements that is enforceable in any residential building with 2 or more dwellings and shared communal space, right through to 18m+ in height.

Fire Safety Management (2 days)

Booking Ref: TSFIRESM

This advanced course is aimed at fire safety managers, personnel with fire safety responsibilities, or for those developing their career in fire safety management. The course is split into 2 distinct days. Day 1 is theory-based, using a range of case studies, tutor-led direction and activities focusing on fire legislation, guidance, duties and human behaviours. Day 2 is delivered through practical and workshop activities, giving delegates the opportunity to put their knowledge and theory into action. Throughout the course, delegates will develop an understanding of and have the ability to create a fire safety policy and strategy, checklists for fire safety checks, and fire warden actions to support evacuation plans.

This 2-day course can also be used as introduction in preparation for a fire risk assessor course or the NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety.

Fire Safety Management in Construction and the Built Environment (2 days)

Booking Ref: TSFIRESMCBE

This advanced course is aimed at fire safety managers, personnel with fire safety responsibilities, or for those developing their career in fire safety management, with a particular focus on the construction and built environment industry. The course is split into 2 distinct days. Day 1 is theory-based, using a range of case studies, tutor-led direction and activities focusing on fire legislation, guidance, duties and human behaviours. Day 2 is delivered through practical and workshop activities, giving delegates the opportunity to put their knowledge and theory into action. Throughout the course, delegates will develop an understanding of and have the ability to create a fire safety policy and strategy, checklists for fire safety checks, and fire warden actions to support evacuation plans.

This 2-day course can also be used as introduction in preparation for a fire risk assessor course or the NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety.

Fire Warden (1 day)

Booking Ref: TSFIREW

This general course gives delegates a more detailed introduction to fire safety than our Fire Safety Awareness course and focuses on the role of the fire warden applicable to all workplaces. As Fire Wardens will often be used to complete routine internal checks on fire safety items such as fire extinguishers, fire doors and emergency lighting, an introduction to common fire precaution and protection measures is also included in this course.

When booked as a private course, tutors will be happy to deliver localised instruction within the course with prior preparation.

Tailored training courses

Although our full range of fire safety courses are suitable to the majority of workplaces, we offer the ability to have your own course tailored to suit your individual premises, operations and personnel.

All tailored courses have the ability to be accredited and receive a certificate through recognised bodies, such as IOSH and CPD, at an additional fee. For all other tailored courses delegates will receive a Tamar Safety Certificate of Attendance

For more information and to discuss a proposal please email info@tamarsafety.com with some brief details and a member of our team will contact you as soon as possible.