Non-Technical Fire Safety Awareness

About the course

Our Non-Technical Fire Safety Awareness training course will take you back to the basics of fire safety by sharing insights on common reasons a fire begins, how to prevent a fire from happening, and what to do if a fire does break out. For anyone responsible for tenant safety and compliance, this course will provide a foundational overview of fire safety, ensuring you have the knowledge to keep your tenants safe while meeting all relevant regulatory requirements.  

What you will learn

• Module 1 – Introduction and context
• Module 2 – Basic fire science
• Module 3 – Common fire hazards and causes
• Module 4 – Fire prevention principles
• Module 5 – Human behaviour in fire
• Module 6 – Emergency response procedures
• Module 7 – Means of escape and safety systems
• Module 8 – Fire extinguishers (awareness only)
• Module 9 – Other fire considerations
  
  

Who is the course for?

The course is essential for anyone responsible for tenant safety and compliance, including teams within housing that require an awareness of fire safety visiting buildings and tenants, building and facilities managers, health and safety officers, housing officers, maintenance staff, and compliance teams. It helps ensure understanding of legal duties, fire risk management, and safety procedures.  

Why choose us

Pennington Choices has extensive experience supporting housing providers across the sector to meet their requirements under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and other relevant fire safety legislation. Our experts will draw on the best practices developed and lessons learnt to provide comprehensive insights that support you in enhancing tenant services, keeping your buildings safe, and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory obligations.