Fire & Evacuation Training Course

The Real Cost of Workplace Fire Incidents
• Common causes of workplace fires in Ireland
• Impact of fires on employees, visitors, contractors, and business operations
• Injuries, fatalities, property damage, and business interruption
• Legal and financial consequences of poor fire safety management
• Lessons learned from real workplace fire incidents

Understanding Fire Safety in the Workplace
• The fire triangle and how fires develop
• Common ignition sources and combustible materials
• Fire hazards in office, industrial, retail, hospitality, healthcare, and commercial environments
• The importance of fire prevention and good housekeeping
• Understanding organisational fire safety responsibilities

Hazard Identification & Fire Risk Awareness
• Identifying workplace fire hazards
• Fire prevention through safe working practices
• Maintaining clear escape routes and emergency exits
• Fire doors, signage, and compartmentation awareness
• Recognising high-risk activities, including hot work

Fire Detection & Emergency Warning Systems
• Understanding fire alarm systems
• Types of fire detection equipment
• Employee responsibilities when alarms activate
• Reporting fire hazards and faults
• Importance of routine fire safety inspections

Emergency Evacuation Procedures
• Organisational emergency procedures
• Safe evacuation principles
• Evacuation roles and responsibilities
• Assisting visitors, contractors, and mobility-impaired persons where appropriate
• Assembly points and accountability procedures

Fire Extinguisher Awareness
• Classes of fire
• Types of fire extinguishers and their uses
• Understanding extinguisher selection
• Personal safety considerations
• When evacuation is safer than attempting first-aid firefighting

Emergency Response & Incident Management
• Responding calmly during emergencies
• Communication during evacuations
• Liaising with Fire Wardens, Fire Marshals, and emergency services
• Preventing escalation of fire incidents
• Post-incident reporting and review

Organisational Responsibility & Fire Safety Culture
• Employee responsibilities
• Supervisor responsibilities
• Management responsibilities
• Reporting hazards and unsafe conditions
• Promoting a proactive workplace fire safety culture

Fire Safety as an Ongoing Risk Management Activity
• Participating in fire drills
• Reviewing evacuation procedures
• Continuous workplace fire risk awareness
• Monitoring fire safety arrangements
• Embedding fire safety into everyday workplace operations

This course is suitable for employees and personnel responsible for workplace safety and emergency preparedness, including:

• Human Resources Managers & Directors
• HR Business Partners
• Facilities Managers
• Safety Managers & Safety Officers
• EHS Managers
• Operations Managers
• Office Managers
• Hospitality Management Teams
• Supervisors and Team Leaders
• General Employees
• Fire Wardens / Fire Marshals

No prior fire safety training is required.

Risk Reduction
Fire emergencies can escalate rapidly. Effective evacuation training helps reduce confusion, panic, and injury during emergency situations.

Legal Responsibility
Employers must ensure employees understand workplace emergency procedures and fire safety arrangements.

Emergency Preparedness
Structured evacuation training improves organisational readiness and supports safer emergency response.

Compliance
Training supports organisational obligations under Irish workplace health and safety and fire safety legislation.

Participants will:

• Understand common workplace fire risks
• Recognise fire prevention responsibilities
• Understand workplace evacuation procedures
• Identify safe emergency response behaviours
• Recognise the importance of fire alarms and escape routes
• Support safer workplace emergency preparedness
• Contribute to organisational fire safety awareness

Instructor-led training

Includes:

• Workplace fire safety discussions
• Evacuation procedure guidance
• Scenario-based learning
• Practical workplace examples

Delivered:

• Onsite at client premises, or
• Online Webinar

The course focuses on practical workplace awareness and emergency preparedness rather than technical firefighting instruction.

This training supports employer obligations under:

• Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005
• Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007
• Fire Services Acts 1981 and 2003

Irish legislation requires employers to:

• Provide safe emergency procedures
• Maintain adequate fire safety arrangements
• Ensure employees receive appropriate fire safety information and training
• Maintain safe evacuation systems and emergency planning procedures

Samson Training delivers practical fire safety training focused on prevention, emergency preparedness, and organisational responsibility.

Our approach emphasises:

• Practical fire prevention strategies
• Real workplace emergency scenarios
• Clear understanding of evacuation procedures
• Observation-led hazard awareness
• Consistent professional delivery
• Supporting long-term workplace fire safety culture

We position fire safety and emergency evacuation as essential elements of organisational resilience rather than simply compliance requirements.

Is Fire & Evacuation Training required in Ireland?
Irish legislation requires employers to provide employees with information and training relating to emergency procedures and workplace fire safety arrangements.

Who should attend Fire & Evacuation Training?
This course is suitable for employees at all levels, including managers, supervisors, office personnel, facilities teams, and designated Fire Wardens.

Does the course include fire extinguisher training?
The course includes awareness of extinguisher types and usage considerations. Practical extinguisher training can be delivered separately if required.

How long is the Fire & Evacuation course?
The course is typically delivered as a half-day programme.

Can the training be delivered onsite?
Yes. Training can be delivered onsite and tailored to organisational layouts, evacuation routes, and workplace procedures.