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Workplace fires in non-residential buildings in 2024/25.
Fires occur annually in commercial or industrial buildings, with human error consistently identified as a leading cause alongside faulty equipment.
Fire safety audits in the year ending March 2025, of which only 58% were deemed satisfactory... the lowest proportion since 2011.
Formal fire safety notices were issued in 2024/25, up 5.3% on the previous year, and fire safety prosecutions rose 79% in 2023/24 as enforcement activity increased.
Workplace fires in non-residential buildings in 2024/25.
Fires occur annually in commercial or industrial buildings, with human error consistently identified as a leading cause alongside faulty equipment.
Fire safety audits in the year ending March 2025, of which only 58% were deemed satisfactory... the lowest proportion since 2011.
Formal fire safety notices were issued in 2024/25, up 5.3% on the previous year, and fire safety prosecutions rose 79% in 2023/24 as enforcement activity increased.
Fire Training Online and On-site
Fire Awareness Training
Designed to equip staff across a wide range of industries with essential fire safety knowledge and practical emergency awareness.
Fire Marshal Training
Designed to prepare both new and existing Fire Marshals with the knowledge, confidence, and practical understanding required.
Evacuation Training
Designed to equip individuals and businesses with the knowledge and practical understanding needed to manage a fire evacuation.
Evac Chair Training
Designed to train the responsible person(s) to safely and effectively use an evacuation chair for premises with vulnerable people.
An Academy Built On Quality and Expertise
The Fire Training Academy’s mission is to deliver jargon-free training courses that empower people to act safely and confidently when it matters most. Choose from practical in-person sessions, classroom-based learning, and flexible online training, each tailored to your needs, your industry, and your schedule.
Delivered first-hand by OHEAP’s academy trainers, our courses are designed for all experience levels. From foundational first aid and live, practical fire extinguisher training to more specialised courses, every session focuses on building real-world skills that help your team respond effectively in an emergency.
- Training done at a location to suit you
- Each delegate receives a certificate of completion
- Carried out in a controlled manner by our trained fire safety specialists
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Fire Safety in the Workplace
Fire Safety in Schools
Fire Safety in Carehomes
Fire Wardens & Marshals
Electrical Safety
First Aid
Training, Fire Marshal
Our Fire Marshal Training course is designed to prepare both new and existing Fire Marshals with the knowledge, confidence, and practical understanding required to fulfil their responsibilities effectively in the workplace.
During the course, delegates will gain a clear understanding of the role in two parts: the theory and hands-on skills. Theory firstly includes understanding customer and staff evacuation procedures, the main classifications of fire, and the different types of fire extinguishers. Hands-on training includes live, practical fire blanket and extinguisher training.
To reinforce learning, each delegate will complete a short end-of-course questionnaire to demonstrate their understanding.
- Up to 12 people per course
- Each delegate receives a certificate of completion
- Training done at a location to suit you
- Theory and hands-on skills
Training, Fire Awareness
Our Basic Fire Awareness Training course is a focused 1-hour session designed to equip staff across a wide range of industries with essential fire safety knowledge and practical emergency awareness.
Delegates will learn the key principles of fire safety, including what to do during a fire emergency, how to follow safe evacuation procedures, how to raise the alarm, the different classifications of fire, and the fundamentals of fire extinguishers and their safe use.
- Up to 12 people per course
- Certificate of completion provided for each delegate
- Delivered at a location convenient for your business
- 1hr session w/ practical add-on
Training, Evacuation
Designed to support safe, effective emergency response, Fire Evacuation Training equips individuals and businesses with the knowledge and practical understanding needed to manage a fire evacuation with confidence and clarity.
Delegates will learn the principles of safe evacuation, how to protect building occupants during an emergency, and the key legal considerations involved in supporting mobility-impaired individuals. By combining compliance-led guidance with practical emergency preparedness, this course helps organisations strengthen duty of care while reducing the risk of injury during a fire incident.
- Up to 12 people per course
- Certificate of completion provided for each delegate
- Delivered at a location convenient for your business
- Theory and hands-on skills
Training, Online
Our online fire safety courses are all approved by the Fire Authority and CPD-accredited. Each course lasts between 45-60 minutes. We also offer industry-specific fire safety courses for hotels, care homes, schools and hospitals.
- Participants have 60 days to complete the course
- Unlimited attempts during the 60 days
- Certificate received on completion
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Enrol today to advance fire safety knowledge, build leadership confidence and gain practical, hands-on training designed to support confident action in real-world situations.
Training FAQs
Why Do You Need Fire Safety Training?
The reason you need fire safety training is to protect your employees and the people who visit your business. Fires can be devastating to businesses of all sizes, so it’s important that everyone knows how to respond in case of an emergency.
How Often Is Fire Safety Training Required?
Once every 12 months, however, consider staff turnover and the training needs of new employees.
Does My Team Need Basic Fire Safety Training?
All teams need regular, professional fire safety training. Find out if your team are due a refresh with our fire safety training checklist.
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What our clients think“Just to say that Matthew who delivered our Fire Marshall training on Friday was very good. He was very efficient and informative, also able to answer any questions we had.”
Tracy Slater
Scheme Manager / Masonic Housing Association
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